Australian ScamWatch News
Australian ScamWatch News
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Australians better protected as reported scam losses fell by almost 26 per cent
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Scam alert: Card collection scam
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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.