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Warning: We've had reports of scammers using ACCC phone numbers to contact members of the public. They do this to steal personal information. The ACCC does not make calls from our reception numbers. If you receive a call claiming to be from the ACCC asking for personal information, do not provide this information and hang up. This issue is being investigated.

Avoid heartache this Valentine's Day - never take investment advice from an online love interest

The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning people looking for love online to beware of financial criminals luring them into investment scams.

Swifties beware: scammers are in their Cruel Summer Era

Taylor Swift fans looking to secure last minute tickets to the Australian leg of The Eras Tour are being urged to be cautious of scammers selling fake tickets on social media.

Looking to earn extra cash? Don't lose money to a side hustle scam

Australians looking to earn extra money through online ‘side hustles’ are being urged to beware of scammers, after reported losses to Scamwatch for jobs and employment scams almost tripled in 2023.

Expecting a delivery during the holiday sales? Stop and think, don’t click the link

Australians are being warned to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post and other well-known courier services.

Scams Awareness Week 2023 empowers consumers to ask "Who's really there?"

Australians are being encouraged to slow down and ask if they really know who they are communicating with, as scammers get better at impersonating businesses and organisations, robbing consumers of $92 million this year.

Shopping for online bargains this Black Friday weekend? Make sure it's the real deal

Consumers are being warned to watch out for scam websites impersonating high-profile Australian retailers when shopping online this Black Friday, Cyber Monday sale weekend (24-27 November 2023).

National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students

Scammers are increasingly using a range of alarming tactics to threaten, intimidate and steal from Chinese students living in Australia, the National Anti-Scam Centre has warned.

Scam alert - National Anti-Scam Centre warns of scams targeting Matildas fans

Matildas fans are being urged to be wary of scammers ahead of Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final.

Australian banks allowed to collaborate on development of industry standards to combat scams

The Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA) and its member banks will be able to participate in discussions to develop an industry standard to prevent, detect, and disrupt scams affecting individual and small business customers, following a conditional ACCC interim authorisation.

Scam alert - new scam targets customers of loyalty points programs

A new scam targeting customers of loyalty points programs with large, well-known Australian companies has been detected by the National Anti-Scam Centre.

National Anti-Scam Centre brings together cross-sector leaders to stop scammers

The National Anti-Scam Centre held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting this week marking the commencement of greater cross-sector collaboration in the fight against scammers.

National Anti-Scam Centre's first fusion cell to disrupt investment scams

The National Anti-Scam Centre will coordinate an investment scam fusion cell to combat the growing problem of investment scams, which are costing Australians more than $1 billion a year.

ACCC welcomes funding to establish National Anti-Scam Centre

The ACCC has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to establish a new National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC).

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