Scam alerts

If you’re shopping online or expecting a parcel delivery during the holiday season, stay vigilant.

Have you recently received a message on your phone from your telco that you weren't expecting? Be careful – it might be a scam!

SMS scams that impersonate well-known entities are a common tactic criminals use to steal your personal or financial information.

Beware of messages from strangers trying to start a conversation or entice you into a relationship – it may be a scam.

Have you received a message or call claiming to be from Amazon? It might be a scam.

The end of financial year traditionally means tax time. It’s also a busy time for scammers. The ACMA is warning people to be on

Received a text asking you to click on a link to stop your loyalty or reward points expiring? It’s likely to be a scam.

Have you received an email trying to sell you a fantastic deal on a product? Be careful – it could be a scam.

Have you received a call asking you to pay a fee to keep your number on the Do Not Call Register? Hang up – it’s a scam.

Have you received a text message claiming to be from a government agency and that you’re owed a refund, or that you urgently need