Official Australian sources
We base each guide on guidance from official Australian sources, including Scamwatch and the National Anti-Scam Centre, the ATO, myGov, Moneysmart (ASIC), ReportCyber and IDCARE. Each guide lists the sources it relies on.
ABOUT THESE GUIDES
How we write our scam guides
Each guide explains one common Australian scam: what it looks like, the warning signs, what to do and where to report it. We base the guidance on official Australian sources, date every review and label example wording so it can’t be mistaken for a real message.
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Example wording, clearly labelled
Example messages are written to show common scam patterns. They aren’t copied from real people’s messages, and they’re always labelled “Example wording”.
Published figures only
We only quote figures that have been published, and we show their source and when they were published. We don’t estimate or project numbers.
Reviewed and dated
Every guide shows the date it was last reviewed. We review guides when official guidance changes or a scam pattern shifts.
General information, not advice
Our guides are general information, not legal or financial advice. For your situation, contact your bank or the organisation involved through its official channels.
Corrections
If something looks wrong or out of date, include the guide URL, the wording in question and a relevant official source when you contact support.
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About these guides: common questions
Are the example messages real?
No. They’re written to show common scam patterns and are labelled as example wording.
Where do the figures come from?
From published National Anti-Scam Centre and Scamwatch reports. Each figure shows its source.
