Scam Awareness Hub:
External News, Tips, and Link Resources
At Fairer Future, we empower consumers by providing resources to identify and avoid scams. Our curated news articles offer insights into various deceptive practices, while our recommendations help you spot red flags and protect yourself. Stay informed, increase scam-spotting skills, and safeguard your money. Disclaimer: External articles are for informational purposes only. Use your best judgment and consult authorities or professionals when in doubt. Stay protected!
Scam shopping sites have raked in $500,000 this year.
Here's how to spot them.
Scammers create fake websites that replicate popular brands, but experts say paying attention to red flags can help you avoid getting caught out.
Find out what data is available about you online
Have you ever wondered how much of your personal information is available online? Here's your chance to find out. See your identity pieced together from stolen data.
Protect yourself from scams
Use this four-step guide to turn up your SCAM radar so you can spot a scammer and protect yourself. By keeping up to date with the latest scam trends, you can stay one step ahead of scammers.
How scammers use phishing attacks to 'socially engineer' their way into your savings
Here's how scammers use "social engineering" to steal the savings of thousands of Australians every single year.
How does the PayID scam work?
The offender will then urge you to accept payment through PayID. Once you’ve shared your PayID (usually phone number or email address) and the scammer has this information, a few things may happen...
While Australian banks refuse most scam victims refunds, the UK is making them mandatory
The United Kingdom will force banks to compensate scam victims under a world-first scheme that kicks off next year — and Australia could follow suit.
Be alert and protect yourself from being scammed by following our tips
Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels across Australia. There's no one group of people who are more likely to become a victim of a scam, all of us may be vulnerable to a scam at some time.
The little black book of scams
The best way to protect yourself is through awareness and education. The Little Black Book of Scams is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams.
Recognise and report scams
Scammers often use email, text messages, phone calls and social media. Their goal is to scam people into paying money or giving away their personal information. They will often pretend to be a person or organisation you trust.
Banks launch new weapon to help recover scam victims' money
Australia's under-pressure banks unveil a new tool to combat fraudulent transactions, in a bid to stop customers losing more and more money to sophisticated scams.
Government reveals details of $58m anti-scams centre, with expert 'hit squads' targeting fraudsters
A national anti-scams centre is being established to help combat scams and online fraud, after Australians reported losing billions of dollars to fraudsters last year.
When Trina was scammed out of $114k, all her bank could do was offer her an information pack
Trina thought she was talking to her bank's fraud unit. Within minutes she had lost $114,000 to a scammer. As a new report from ASIC reveals the extent of such scams, victims are calling for banks to be more accountable.
'Australians are the most stupidest humans': We asked a hacker why they target us
A hacker — who claims to have been part of one of the world's most successful gangs — tells us why Australia is a target and laughs at the distress caused by the Medibank data breach.
Spotting the signs of a scam
Scams come in all shapes and sizes, costing Aussies billions every year. But with the right preparation, it’s a cost you could prevent.
What to do if you think your drivers licence, passport, medicare details were exposed in the latest cyber attacks
Personal details of more Australians are feared to have been accessed by hackers. Here's what to do if you think you're at risk.
How to Tell if Your Phone Has Been Hacked
There are three main types of threats faced by mobile users: malware apps, adware, and spyware. We explore the nine ways your phone can be hacked and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
Scams are getting so sophisticated, 'it is almost impossible not to be tricked', consumer group warns
William Knoll is still reeling from being scammed by a seemingly legitimate text and says he broke down when he realised it was a scam.
Drivers lose more than $660k to toll road scam as phishers throw mud at wall 'to see what sticks'
Toll road scams are luring hundreds of people like Heidi every week, as an expert warns fraudulent websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated and phishing attempts are surging in the wake of major data breaches.
The anatomy of a scam: How the 'Hi Mum' fraud keeps taking victims and what to watch for
It's the scam that preys on our emotions and has seen criminals steal at least $7.2 million from 11,100 Australians so far this year. We spoke to an expert about some of the tactics the scammers are using so you can avoid being the next victim.
Federal government launches new investment scam taskforce with help from ASIC, ACCC
Investment scams will be the first target of the government's new National Anti-Scam Centre, and regulators have called on banks to do more to protect customers from falling victim.