This week is Scams Awareness Week (25–29 August).
Scams cost Australians billions of dollars each year. People can be targeted via text, phone, email, social media, websites and in person. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal money or information, so it's important that we stay diligent.
ScamWatch outline three simple steps that can help keep us safe:
- Stop - Don't give money or information to anyone if unsure.
- Check - Ask yourself if the message or call is fake.
- Protect - Act quickly if something feels wrong.
For more information on scams and how to protect yourselves and your families, visit the ScamWatch website.