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The latest scams targeting Australians

Sourced from Scamwatch and the National Anti-Scam Centre, explained in plain English.

22 October 2026

Fake Invoice Scams: How AI Is Making Them Harder to Spot

ANZ is warning that AI is making fake invoice and payment-redirection scams harder to spot. Here's how they work, the red flags, and what to do.

8 October 2026

Australia Post "Reply Y" Delivery Scam — How It Works

Australia Post has flagged a reply-Y delivery scam spreading via iMessage and RCS. Here's how it works, the red flags, and what to do.

17 September 2026

NASC Contacts 10,000+ Australians After Crypto Scam Probe

The National Anti-Scam Centre has been contacting 10,000+ Australians after a UK cryptocurrency scam probe. Learn what happened and how to spot follow-up scams.

3 August 2026

Fake Purchase Callback Scams — How the "You Bought This" Text Works

A fake purchase text claims you spent $300-$2,000 and gives a number to call. Here's how the callback scam works, the red flags, and what to do.