Scammers are sophisticated criminals who use psychological techniques to manipulate their targets. Understanding why these ...

It's important to share stories of being scammed, because anyone can become a victim of a scam. These videos have examples of scam stories and advice about dealing with scams. By talking to each other ...

Scammers contact people that have already been scammed and had money stolen and offer to help them get their money back. They pose as trustworthy parties like government agencies, lawyers, members of ...

Scammers pretend to be from a business you’ve used and send you an invoice with new payee information. The aim is to get you to redirect a legitimate payment to a scammer. You think you are paying for ...

Once scammers have hacked your computer or mobile device they can access your personal information, change your passwords, and restrict access to your system. They can use this information to commit ...

Fake news and 'deepfake' videos of celebrities and public figures appearing to promote online investment platforms are increasing on social media. 'Deepfakes' are lifelike impersonations of real ...

Be suspicious of investment opportunities that promise a high return with little or no risk, and don't let anyone pressure you into making decisions about your money or investments. Some emails may ...

Scammers are using fake job ads to attract job seekers looking for extra income. Of all scam types, jobs and employment scams grew the fastest in 2023, costing Australians $24.7 million. This has ...

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 ...

Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes place 8-12 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about scams to reduce stigma and help people recognise a scam sooner, ...