More than 1000 Australians aged under 18 fell victim to scams in 2024 alone, according to Scamwatch data. These kids lost a ...

Australians are being warned about scam calls after a 91-year-old woman lost $130,000 after answering her phone. Scammers are ...

Scams have been causing chaos across Australia, with Aussies losing nearly $320 million to dodgy crooks in 2024.

Help is on the way for the millions of Aussies who avoid answering their phone or miss important calls due to a fear of being ...

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 ...

These sources collectively reported a significant decrease in scam-related financial losses, totaling $2.03 billion—a 25.9% ...

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

If you believe you’re being targeted by a scam, report it to Scamwatch immediately. Starting off with good news, the ACCC saw an expansion of its ability to tackle scams in Australia in February.

Scam emails mimicking LinkedIn are on the rise, according to Australia's communications watchdog, which has issued a new warning to users.

You can also make a report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via its Scamwatch website. NAB described the pop-up SMS as a new trend, with bad actors impersonating banks ...