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Scamwatch

Scams Target You – Protect Yourself!

SCAMwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The aim of SCAMwatch is to provide information to consumers and small business about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. Scams that are reported to SCAMwatch will be analysed by the ACCC.

SCAMwatch website: www.scamwatch.gov.au or call SCAMwatch on 1300 795 995

The Little Black Book of Scams electronic publication is available on Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website.

If you are the victim of fraud - if you have suffered a loss because of someone’s deception or dishonesty you should consider contacting your local police station or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

SCAMwatch Reported Alerts

Alert - 22 September 2008

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of telemarketing calls informing recipients that they have won a 'free' holiday. The pre-recorded voice message instructs the recipient to dial 9 to claim their price. Once this is done, the recipient is connected to an operator who then 'sells' the holiday package. Read more about the scam on SCAMwatch website.

Alert - 28 August 2008

SCAMwatch is warning consumers about a telemarketing survey which focuses on casinos in various Australian cities, including Canberra. This appears to be the first step in a new scam that has been targeting Australian consumers to convince them to provide money and personal information to scammers. Read more about the scam on SCAMwatch website.

Alert - 20 August 2008

Prospective tenants are being conned by fake rental property and shared accommodation listings on the internet. Read more about the scam on SCAMwatch website.