Targeting scams current report

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.

Australian Government National Anti-Scam Centre, targeting scams, report of the national anti-scam centre on scams activity 2023, April 2024.

Targeting scams: report of the ACCC on scams activity 2023

This report explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community.

It highlights some of the cooperative work of the ACCC, other government and law enforcement agencies, and private sector to disrupt scams and educate consumers.

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