Scammers initially target victims through social media ads and posts claiming to offer trading tips on equities. Victims are invited to messaging apps that share recommendations from famous experts, who the scammers impersonate.
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- We expect criminals to try to capitalise on the busy holiday season through shopping and delivery scams; scratchie and prize scams; and travel, and gambling scams. brnw.ch/21wYtNJ
- Cyber security awareness month may be over, but keeping your business safe online is always important. If you missed our session with the NSW Small Business Commissioner last month, you can access a recording of the webinar below👇Cyber security matters for every small business. Watch our free on-demand webinar: Cyber Security for Small Business, awareness, prevention & response. Learn practical steps to protect your data and keep your business safe from online threats. Watch now smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/cyber-security…
- With Australians reporting nearly $260 million in losses to scams in the first 9 months of 2025, we're warning that online shopping scams are on the rise. nasc.gov.au/news/australia…
- Share this message to alert others to🛑STOP.✅ CHECK.🛡️ PROTECT. if they receive a call or message from the ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre.We’re aware of scammers impersonating the ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre. We will never ask you to send money to us. If you receive a call or message from the Australian Cyber Security Centre requesting this, assume you have been contacted by a cybercriminal.
- This Scams Awareness Week, we’re joining together with government, business, community groups, consumer protection groups, and educational organisations to reinforce 3 simple actions that can help protect Australians from scammers: ‘Stop. Check. Protect’. nasc.gov.au/news/national-…
- We are urging the community to remain vigilant against ATO impersonation scams, which target people across multiple communication channels during tax time. Report any scams you see to Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
- Our new Romance Scam Fusion Cell will focus on criminals targeting people using dating platforms, social media, and encrypted messaging apps. nasc.gov.au/news/new-fusio…
- We've become aware of scammers using publicly available @acccgovau phone numbers in an attempt to steal personal information. Share this message to warn others about the scam and encourage them to report scams to Scamwatch. nasc.gov.au/news/warning-i…
- Share this message to remind your networks to 🛑STOP. ✅ CHECK.🛡️ PROTECT if they receive an email that looks like it’s from the ATO.ATO email impersonation scams are up 300% from this time last year. Protect yourself this tax time. Learn how @ ato.gov.au/online-service…
00:00 - Help to spread the word and protect people from stockbroker impersonation scams by sharing ACMA's scam alert with your networks 👇🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake stockbrokers are targeting Aussies with ‘high return’ investments via WhatsApp. Remember: · Don’t click links or share info to anyone if you're unsure · Ask yourself if the message or call is fake · Act quickly if something feels wrong. acma.gov.au/articles/2025-…
- We have released the final report of our Job Scam Fusion Cell, highlighting the positive outcomes for consumers of the combined efforts of government, law enforcement, academics, and the private sector in tackling the sharp rise in job and employment scams accc.gov.au/media-release/…
- While it’s encouraging to see the 25.9% decrease in losses reported in 2024, we know that these numbers represent real people who’ve lost money to scams. Learn more about how we’ve worked with partners to shut down scams 👇nasc.gov.au/news/australia…
