Is Scamwatch safe?

Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and provides information on scams, and how to recognise, avoid and report them. Scamwatch has received over 2700 scam reports mentioning COVID-19 with over 1 million dollars in reported losses since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

What is Scamwatch?

The ACCC’s Scamwatch website helps you learn how to recognise, report and protect yourself from scams. Scamwatch contains information for consumers and small business including: the most common scams. victims’ stories. golden rules to protect yourself.

What’s the difference between whaling and spear phishing?

Whaling or spear phishing scams target businesses or organisations in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. Have you been scammed? Whaling and spear phishing scams differ from ordinary phishing scams in that they target businesses using information specific to the business that has been obtained elsewhere.

What to do if you get a phishing email?

“If you think your information has been stolen by a scammer, report it to the relevant institution immediately. For example, if you think they have your bank details, get in touch with your bank; if you think they have your login to a social media account, contact that site to report it.

What do you need to know about a spear phishing email?

The sender’s address is one you do not recognise, or similar to an address you are familiar with. The email contains an attachment or a link to a website that looks official. It may have the logos and branding of the legitimate site.

What are the clues to spotting a fake email?

Clues for spotting a fake email. The scammer asks you to provide or confirm your personal details. For example, the scammer may say that the bank or organisation is verifying customer records due to a technical error that wiped out customer data.