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Scams target you! Protect yourself

You can protect yourself
Protect your money
Protect your phone
Protect your computer
Protect your identity
Lotteries
Advance fee fraud
Phishing
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You can protect yourself

Most scams need you to do something before they can work, like:

  • sending money based on promises that turn out to be false
  • giving out your personal details to people who turn out to be scammers
  • agreeing to unsolicited deals without getting advice or checking out the goods and services on offer.
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Protect your money
  • Never respond to an email asking you for your PINs or passwords.
  • Never send money to someone you don’t know or trust.
  • Always seek independent advice before investing.
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Protect your phone
  • Be suspicious of unexpected calls and text messages.
  • Be cautious, if in doubt hang up.
  • Don’t give out your number to just anyone.
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Protect your computer
  • Keep your protection software up to date.
  • Don’t respond in any way to unsolicited emails.
  • If in doubt, delete.
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Protect your identity
  • Never give out your personal information to someone you don’t know or trust.
  • Don’t just bin it—destroy it (old bills, records or expired cards).
  • Check your credit report at least once a year.
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More resources

Find out more about different types of scams on the SCAMwatch website.

Australian Consumer Fraud Taskforce publications:


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If you have details of a possible scam, please forward the details using our on-line form.