Stay Safe From Online Scams
Australia's trusted resource for scam alerts, online safety guidance and practical advice to help protect your family, business and devices.
Email Scams
Fake emails designed to steal your information.
SMS & Text Scams
Text messages that trick you into clicking harmful links.
Phone Scams
Fraudulent calls from scammers posing as trusted organisations.
Banking Scams
Scams targeting your bank accounts and financial information.
Password Scams
Tricks using to steal your or guess device passwords.
Remote Access
Scammers gain control of your device remotely.
Latest Alerts
Stay updated with the latest scam warnings in Australia.
Scam Awareness & Prevention Centre
- Unexpected payment requests
- Urgent action required
- Requests for passwords
- Suspicious links
- Remote access requests
- Verification code requests
- Verify independently
- Slow down
- Use MFA (Multi-Factor Auth)
- Check links carefully
- Use strong passwords
- Keep devices updated
Not Sure If It's A Scam?
Unsure? Take a moment before you respond. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. If something feels unusual, stop and verify before taking action.
Protecting Seniors Online
- Safe Online Banking
- Safe Online Shopping
- Tech Support Scam Awareness
- Password Protection
- SMS Scam Prevention
- Technology Confidence
Scam Recovery Roadmap
Think you've been scammed? Acting quickly can help reduce the impact and protect your information.
Stop • Think • Verify
A Simple Rule That Can Protect You
Legitimate organisations will never pressure you to:
- Reveal passwords
- Share verification codes
- Purchase gift cards
- Transfer money urgently
- Grant remote access unexpectedly