News & alerts | Scamwatch Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to search Menu Search Search Home Types of scams Expand submenu for "Types of scams" Current COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams COVID-19 vaccination scams Attempts to gain your personal information Hacking Identity theft Phishing Remote access scams Buying or selling Classified scams False billing Health & medical products Mobile premium services Online shopping scams Overpayment scams Psychic & clairvoyant Dating & romance Fake charities Investments Betting & sports investment scams Investment scams Jobs & employment Jobs & employment scams Pyramid schemes Threats & extortion Malware & ransomware Threats to life, arrest or other Chinese authority scams Unexpected money Inheritance scams Unexpected money scams Rebate scams Unexpected winnings Scratchie scams Travel prize scams Unexpected prize & lottery scams Flubot scams Report a scam Get help Expand submenu for "Get help" Where to get help Protect yourself from scams Learn from real life stories Help a family member Protect your small business Advice for older Australians Scam statistics Expand submenu for "Scam statistics" Targeting scams News & alerts Expand submenu for "News & alerts" Browse news & alerts Subscribe to scam alert emails About Scamwatch Expand submenu for "About Scamwatch" Scamwatch role Tools & resources Publications Videos Online resources In your language Scams Awareness Week Scams Awareness Network Contact us Using our website Accessibility Disclaimer & copyright Short form privacy policy News & alerts Search Sort by: DateRelevance Don’t let scammers take advantage of the Anzac spirit With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign, the Australian and New Zealand governments have launched a ballot for attendance at Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli. SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the alert for scammers trying to take advantage of people who want to attend this historic commemoration. 30 Dec 2013 Beware fake websites when shopping online for Christmas SCAMwatch is warning consumers shopping online for Christmas to watch out for fake websites selling bogus gifts. Scammers set up sophisticated sites designed to trick you into thinking they’re the real deal, including using a ‘.com.au’ domain name and stolen Australian Business Number (ABN). 7 Nov 2013 Don’t let your heart be blackmailed SCAMwatch is again warning those looking for love online to stay on the lookout for scammers. 17 Jul 2013 Watch out when booking your winter getaway SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary when making plans for a holiday escape this winter. 9 May 2013 Pause to avoid a puppy scam Looking for a furry friend? Watch out – scammers continue to use cute and cuddly canines to pull on people’s heart strings and get them to part with their money. 30 Apr 2013 Think carefully about unsolicited offers to register domain names overseas SCAMwatch is warning businesses to treat with caution unsolicited invitations to register or renew internet domain names in China and other countries. 19 Feb 2013 Protect your wallet and your heart this Valentine’s Day SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online not to fall for scammers this Valentine’s Day. 14 Feb 2013 Scam category Ransomware & malware 2 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 2 Betting & sports investment scams 1 Unexpected prize & lottery scams 1 Identity theft 1 Travel prize scams 1 Threats to life, arrest or other 1 False billing 2 Phishing 1 Online shopping scams 5 Attempts to gain your personal information 3 Buying or selling 7 Dating & romance 2 Fake charities 4 Investments 1 Threats & extortion 3 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 2 Date 2013 7 December 2013 1 November 2013 1 July 2013 1 May 2013 1 April 2013 1 February 2013 2 News type Radar alerts 7 Subscribe Home Types of scams Current COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams Attempts to gain your personal information Buying or selling Dating & romance Fake charities Investments Jobs & employment Threats & extortion Unexpected money Unexpected winnings Flubot scams Report a scam Get help Where to get help Protect yourself from scams Learn from real life stories Help a family member Protect your small business Advice for older Australians Scam statistics Targeting scams News & alerts Browse news & alerts Subscribe to scam alert emails About Scamwatch Scamwatch role Tools & resources Scams Awareness Week Scams Awareness Network Contact us Using our website