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Australians urged to stay alert as scammers impersonate ACCC

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

Australians are being urged to stay alert, with the National Anti-Scam Centre warning of scammers impersonating ACCC phone numbers to…

CPA Australia urges caution over early morning tax scam messages

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

CPA Australia is warning the public to watch out for tax scam emails, texts, and messages this tax time. Many…

Trusted names, fake sites: Cybercriminals manipulate media to exploit Aussies

Adrianne Saplagio

May 9, 2025

Australian consumers reported losing $945 million to investment scams in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections. Often victims…

Over 9,000 malicious livestreams detected as cybercriminals target content creators

Commsadmin

April 17, 2025

As social media continues to thrive as a primary platform for creativity and community-building, content creators are increasingly being targeted…

Australia’s toughest anti-scam agenda cuts losses by over $1 billion

Adrianne Saplagio

March 30, 2025

The Albanese Government’s crackdown on scams has reduced annual reported losses by over $1 billion in two years. The ACCC…

Stopping SMS fraud: Government to enforce stricter sender ID checks

Adrianne Saplagio

March 17, 2025

The Albanese Government has taken the next step to launch the SMS Sender ID Register. This will help Australian consumers…

Cybercriminals use AI to exploit trust, costing Australians millions

Adrianne Saplagio

February 25, 2025

Authorities in Western Australia and nationwide are warning of a rise in sophisticated romantic scams across Australia. Cybercriminals leverage advanced…

New scam laws target telcos, banks, and social media – are you protected?

Commsadmin

February 24, 2025

The Albanese Government has introduced the world’s strongest anti-scam laws to better protect Australians and deter scammers. Australians will be…

Understanding scam risks in seasonal fundraising communications

Adrianne Saplagio

December 10, 2024

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) warns that scammers often exploit generosity during the festive period. Commissioner Sue Woodward…

Rise in bank impersonation scams highlights need for customer vigilance

Comms Room Staff

October 29, 2024

Scammers are on the rise, posing as bank representatives through calls, emails, or messages to steal people’s money. The scammers…

Enhancing digital safety: Federal government’s new prevention framework

Comms Room Staff

September 17, 2024

The Federal Government has released a new Scams Prevention Framework for public consultation, aiming to enhance digital safety across Australia….

Elderly Australians hit by social media scams

Justine Lavadia

April 3, 2024

Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each…

ACCC says scam calls are increasing, here’s how you can avoid them

Dee Antenor

February 24, 2022

Scam calls are becoming more rampant and scammers are using different strategies to scam Australians using technology. Scammers will introduce…