SCAMWATCH
DocuSign email scam – October 2025
6 November
The ATO have received reports of a new ATO impersonation email scam circulating in the community. The scam advises people they have an outstanding tax-related ‘DocuSign’ that requires action. The scam looks like a real ‘DocuSign’ email,...[Read More]
Helping someone who’s being scammed [SCAM Awareness week 25-29 August]
28 August
Scams are often designed to trap people in a cycle of trust, pressure, and deceit. When someone you care about is caught up in one, they may not realise what’s happening until it’s too late. You can play an important role in protecting them...[Read More]
SCAMWATCH: How to Spot and Avoid Scams
28 August
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and they work because they often appear legitimate. Scammers tend to strike when you least expect it—when you’re busy, distracted, or under pressure to make quick decisions. By blending in with...[Read More]
Scam Awareness Week 25-29 August: What’s it all about, how can we help?
27 August
Anyone can be scammed, but together we can fight back In 2024, Australians recorded a combined loss of $2.03 billion to scams. While this is 25.9% less than the previous year, the impact of scams is still devastating to many Australians. This Scams...[Read More]
Our top tips for Scams Awareness Week: ATO
14 August
If you could only do 3 things to protect yourself from scammers this tax time, start with these tips.Tax time is in full swing and so are the scammers! Their aim? To trick you into handing over your personal information so they can steal your...[Read More]
New year, new job? Beware of scammers
18 January
Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022. The ACCC’s Scamwatch is warning young people in particular, to protect their personal...[Read More]
Helping a family member with a SCAM
10 November
A family member who is a target of a scam may be too caught up in the scammer’s web of deceit to recognise they are being scammed. You can play a vital role in protecting your loved one from harm. Identify the scam The first thing you can do to...[Read More]
Scams Awareness Week 2022: 7-11 November
9 November
Scams Awareness Week 2022 takes place 7-11 November. This Scams Awareness Week, along with over 350 partner organisations, we’re encouraging you to learn ways to identify scams and take the time to check whether an offer or contact is genuine...[Read More]