SCAMWATCH
Scam alert: Investment scams hiding in plain sight
30 September
What’s happeningInvestment scams don’t always start with an obvious sales pitch, they can be subtle. You might come across them in a social media group, through someone you trust, or on a convincing fake news website.Scammers use a range of...[Read More]
Scam alert: Fake purchase callback scams
16 September
What’s happening Scammers are sending fake messages that say you bought something you didn’t buy and tells you to call a phone number to stop or reverse the payment. You might get the message by text, email, app notification, calendar...[Read More]
Email scams: Why one click can cost more than you think
7 May
Email scams have become one of the most common and costly threats facing small businesses and everyday consumers. What used to be obvious — poorly written emails, strange attachments and unbelievable offers — has become far more sophisticated....[Read More]
DocuSign email scam – October 2025
5 November
The ATO have received reports of a new ATO impersonation email scam circulating in the community. The scam advises people they have an outstanding tax-related ‘DocuSign’ that requires action. The scam looks like a real ‘DocuSign’ email,...[Read More]
Helping someone who’s being scammed [SCAM Awareness week 25-29 August]
28 August
Scams are often designed to trap people in a cycle of trust, pressure, and deceit. When someone you care about is caught up in one, they may not realise what’s happening until it’s too late. You can play an important role in protecting them...[Read More]