Latest News from Scamwatch

Latest News from Scamwatch

  • Scam alert: ACCC phone numbers spoofed by scammers
    on June 23, 2025 at 5:57 am

    Published 23 Jun 2025 Summary Scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the ACCC in an attempt to steal personal information.

  • Fusion cell disrupts scam job networks targeting Australians
    on May 30, 2025 at 4:33 am

    Published 30 May 2025 Summary The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) has just published the final report of the job scam fusion cell, highlighting the combined efforts of government, law enforcement, academics, and the private sector in tackling the rise in job and employment scams.

  • Australians better protected as reported scam losses fell by almost 26 per cent
    on March 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Published 11 Mar 2025 Summary The National Anti-Scam Centre’s latest Targeting Scams Report found scam losses reported to key organisations fell by 25.9 per cent to $2 billion in 2024, showing the efforts by government, industry, law enforcement and community organisations are reducing the financial impact of scams on Australians.

  • Scam alert: Investment bonds scam
    on February 10, 2025 at 11:30 pm

    Published 11 Feb 2025 Summary Criminals are impersonating real businesses and offering fake sustainability investment bonds. They claim these bonds offer high returns and are protected by the government.

  • Scam alert: Social media scams
    on December 9, 2024 at 4:04 am

    Published 9 Dec 2024 Summary Scammers routinely take over or set up fake profiles on social media, messaging platforms and apps. Be aware of scammers using social media to contact you to steal personal and financial details.

  • Scam alert: Online shopping scams
    on December 4, 2024 at 4:26 am

    Published 4 Dec 2024 Summary Scammers are targeting online shoppers during the festive season, especially with Christmas shopping and Boxing Day sales. Criminals create fake websites to look like well-known brands. They pretend to sell products at unusually low prices and may write fake reviews to make the website look legitimate.

  • Scam alert: Card collection scam
    on November 20, 2024 at 3:47 am

    Published 20 Nov 2024 Summary Criminals are calling people and pretending to be from a trusted organisation like a bank, IT company or phone company. They will say your bank accounts or computers aren’t secure, ask for your PIN and tell you to leave your bank card in your letterbox so it can be cancelled and replaced.

  • Scam alert: Bulk email extortion scam
    on October 23, 2024 at 11:56 pm

    Published 24 Oct 2024 Summary Criminals are emailing people claiming they have hacked into their computers or webcams and have access to compromising images and videos of them. These criminals threaten victims saying they will release the images and videos unless they are paid.

  • Scam alert: Scammers are targeting Australians in hardship
    on October 22, 2024 at 2:06 am

    Published 22 Oct 2024 Summary Criminals are impersonating charities and offering fake financial assistance schemes to target people experiencing financial hardship.

  • Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails
    on October 17, 2024 at 11:55 pm

    Published 18 Oct 2024 Summary Criminals are calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from their bank so that they can steal your money.

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