Millions of Aussies will have access to a new phone feature which will help them combat the phone scam crisis which cost the nation $141m last year.

Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre attributed a sharp drop in scams reported and the financial losses incurred in 2024 to ...

As communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred begin clean-up and recovery efforts, there are warnings today to remain vigilant against ...

The new Targeting Scams Report shows a light at the end of the tunnel, but the statistics may not show the full picture.

The ACCC is proposing to grant authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, which will allow them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years. Virgin Australia ...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Scamwatch service this week warned scammers are impersonating real businesses and offering fake investment bonds. Legitimate bond ...

The ACCC runs the National Anti-Scam Centre, which commenced on 1 July 2023, and Scamwatch service. The National Anti-Scam Centre is a virtual centre that sits within the ACCC and brings together ...

Scammers are targeting First Nations communities more than ever. But with the right tools and support from ACCC and Scamwatch, we can fight back. Post these on your own social media accounts to spread ...

The findings come from the watchdog’s Targeting Scams report, which combines data from Scamwatch, ReportCyber, the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX), IDCARE and other government agencies.

If you come across a scam, report it in the app where you found it, and to Scamwatch. Never send money or give your personal information, credit card, online bank or cryptocurrency account details to ...