Report email scams australia

Here are some common email scams that have been reported in Australia:

1. Phishing Scams: Scammers send fake emails that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or online retailer, in an attempt to trick victims into revealing their login credentials or personal information.
2. Lottery and Prize Scams: Scammers claim that the recipient has won a large sum of money or a prize, but ask for a fee or personal information to be sent to a fake address.
3. Investment Scams: Scammers promise high returns on investments, but are actually just trying to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
4. Romance Scams: Scammers create fake online profiles and build a relationship with the victim, eventually asking for money or personal information.
5. Tech Support Scams: Scammers claim to be from a legitimate tech company and offer to fix a non-existent problem with the victim's computer, but actually install malware or steal personal information.
6. Fake Invoice Scams: Scammers send fake invoices or bills to victims, claiming that they owe money for a product or service that was never purchased.
7. Job Scams: Scammers claim to be from a legitimate company and offer a job, but ask for money or personal information upfront.
8. Fake Online Sales: Scammers advertise fake products or services online, such as fake luxury goods or travel packages, and ask for payment upfront.
9. Cryptocurrency Scams: Scammers promise high returns on investments in cryptocurrencies, but are actually just trying to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
10. Government Impersonation Scams: Scammers claim to be from a government agency, such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and ask for personal information or payment for a fake fine or debt.

Some recent examples of email scams reported in Australia include:

• In 2020, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported a surge in email scams targeting small businesses, with scammers claiming to be from a legitimate company and asking for payment for a fake invoice.
• In 2019, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned investors about a scam involving fake investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies.
• In 2018, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported a scam involving fake emails claiming to be from the ATO, asking for personal information and payment for a fake fine.

To protect yourself from email scams, always:

• Be cautious of unsolicited emails and attachments
• Verify the authenticity of emails and websites
• Never give out personal or financial information unless you are certain it is legitimate
• Use strong, unique passwords and keep them confidential
• Keep your operating system, browser, and antivirus software up to date
• Report suspicious emails to the relevant authorities, such as the ACCC or ASIC.

If you have been a victim of an email scam, report it to the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) or the Australian Federal Police (AFP).