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REPORT. The more we talk, the less power they have. Report scams to us when you see them. Scamwatch is led by the National Anti-Scam Centre. The National Anti-Scam Centre: helps people spot and avoid scams. makes it easier to report scams. improves information sharing to disrupt scammers. works across government and with industry.
Phone scams | Scamwatch - Australian Competition and Consumer …
Phone scams. 1 in 3 reported scams happen by phone. Scammers call, claiming to be from well-known organisations. This includes government organisations, law enforcement, investment and law firms, banks, telecommunication providers. They make it …
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Was your money stolen in the scam? We'll send you to our full report so you can tell us more. Investment scams promise big returns, but the goal is stealing money from you. For example, a sponsored product ad or news story on social media. We'll send you to our full report so we can find out a bit more to help us take action.
Types of scams - Scamwatch
Online dating and romance scams. Scammers use dating or friendship to get your money. They work hard to make you think the relationship is real, then manipulate you to give them money. Romance scams leave you broke and broken-hearted.
Help to spot and avoid scams | Scamwatch - Australian …
Help to spot and avoid scams. Scams work because they look like the real thing and scammers contact you when you’re not expecting it, or busy trying to do many things at once. Criminals take advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events. They use them to create believable stories that convince you to give them your ...
Email scams - Scamwatch
Scam emails look like the real thing, but watch out for links and attachments designed to steal your money or information. Scammers send 'urgent' emails pretending to be from the government, law enforcement and businesses. They use the same logo and a similar email address as the real organisation. Scammers can also copy or 'spoof' the email ...
Online dating and romance scams | Scamwatch
Scammers use romance, dating or friendship to get your trust and your money. Never trust that someone you only know online is who they say they are. Scammers work hard to trick you into thinking the relationship is real, then manipulate you to get your money. They can spend years building your trust. Scammers use social media, dating or gaming ...
Text or SMS scams | Scamwatch - Australian Competition and …
Stop and think. There's a good chance it's a scam if the message asks you to: take immediate action. make a payment or transfer money. click on a link or call a number provided in the message. log on to an online account with your username and password or to provide other personal information. To rush you into acting, the text might also claim ...
What to do if you've been scammed - Scamwatch
5. Get support. 1. Act fast to prevent further losses. Contact your bank or card provider immediately to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions. If you're not sure if you're being scammed, stop sending money. Scammers will …
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