ScamWatch
No one is immune to scams, but there are ways to stay safe. By remembering three simple steps, we can all protect ourselves and others.
Scammers increasingly take advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events to create believable but deceptive stories.
That’s why the Australian Government is tackling the threat of scams with the launch of the Stop. Check. Protect. campaign.
The 1-2-3 to avoid being scammed:
- STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.
- CHECK – Consider who you’re dealing with and ask yourself: could the message or call be fake?
- PROTECT – Act quickly if something feels wrong and report scams to Scamwatch. Your report will help protect others.
If you’ve been affected…
Don’t be embarrassed about being scammed.
If you have shared financial information or transferred money, contact your bank immediately. If you have given away your personal information, you can call IDCARE for help on 1800 595 160.
When you report the scam, the people who read your report understand how you are feeling. You are not alone. Contacting support services can help you understand what happened but also alerts authorities about scam activities so they can work on making it harder for scams to succeed.
Help others by reporting scams to Scamwatch:
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Scamwatch is an Australian Government Initiative
