Australians who have previously fallen victim to scams are now facing a new threat: recovery scams promising to recoup lost money for an upfront fee. The National Anti-Scam Centre highlights a worrying trend with more than...
Telstra has been slapped with a $1.6 million fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to comply with ID verification rules designed to combat fraud. From August 2022 to April 2023, Telstra...
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has issued a stern warning about the rising threat of "pig butchering" scams, also known as romance baiting, targeting...
Government Sounds Alarm:
The Albanese Government is urging Australians to stay alert to the threat of romance scams. These scams, which have cost Australians nearly...
Warns Community: Tech Support Scams Can Be Confusing
In a cautionary tale that highlights the growing threat of tech support scams, Sylvie Leber, a local...
How a Telstra and ANZ Scam Outpaced Her Fastest Laps
Veronica McCann, a seasoned race car driver familiar with high-adrenaline scenarios, faced an ordeal far...
Joyce's Story and Tips for Safe Shopping
Joyce's Experience: A Cautionary Tale
Hi, I'm Joyce, a physiotherapist and a busy mum of two energetic kids. Like...
Rod Quantock's Scam Story: Bank Impersonation Scams
In a candid video, Australian comedian Rod Quantock shares his experience of falling victim to a bank impersonation...
A small business in Victoria recently fell victim to a sophisticated false billing scam, almost losing $900,000. Fortunately, most of the funds were recovered....
During Scams Awareness Week 2024, the spotlight is on empowering Australians to combat scams by sharing personal experiences.
The campaign, themed "Share a Story,...
Protect Yourself
Be on high alert for scams targeting consumers and small businesses amidst the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage. The National Anti-Scam Centre cautions against...
Urgent Action Needed
Australian HSBC customers are grappling with significant financial losses due to a persistent and sophisticated spoofing scam. This scam, which utilizes deceptive...
Stay Alert Against Phishing Threats
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Services Australia are urging citizens to remain cautious in response to a surge in...
