News & scam alerts

Active scam waves, curated and verified against official Scamwatch and ACSC alerts. Each brief tells you how the current con works and the exact moves that keep you safe.

• Scam alertAlert: Tax time ATO and myGov impersonation scamsFake ATO refund texts, myGov “account update” emails and ATO phone threats surge around tax time. How the current wave works and how to stay safe. Verified against Scamwatch alerts.4 min read · Reviewed October 2026
• Scam alertAlert: Fake missed-delivery and toll-road texts“Missed delivery” and “unpaid toll” scam texts are flooding Australian phones. The $2 redelivery fee is bait for your full card details. How to spot and report them.3 min read · Reviewed October 2026
• Scam alertAlert: Bank impersonation phone calls“This is your bank’s fraud team” calls are one of Australia’s most damaging scams. The caller ID lies. The safe move is always the same: hang up, call the number on your card.4 min read · Reviewed October 2026
• Scam alertAlert: Marketplace “buyer” overpayment scamsSelling online? The “buyer” who overpays, sends a fake PayID receipt, or asks you to refund the difference is running a classic scam. How it works and how to sell safely in Australia.4 min read · Reviewed October 2026