In immediate danger? Call 000

Internet Safety Australia

Scam alert: Tax-time ATO and myGov impersonation texts are surging. The ATO never sends login links by text. See the current wave

Where do I report this?

Every official reporting channel, what it handles, and what happens after you report. In a hurry? Answer three questions and we’ll name the right one.

eSafety Commissioner

Cyberbullying of children, adult cyber abuse, image-based abuse, and illegal or restricted online content.

  • · Cyberbullying targeting an Australian child
  • · Seriously harmful abuse or harassment of an adult
  • · Intimate images shared without consent
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service)

ReportCyber (ASD’s ACSC)

Cybercrime: identity theft, online fraud, hacked accounts or devices, ransomware and online threats.

  • · Identity theft or misuse of your personal details
  • · Online fraud and cyber-enabled crime
  • · Hacked email, social media or devices
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service) 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371)

Scamwatch (ACCC / National Anti-Scam Centre)

All types of scams — phishing, investment, romance, shopping, impersonation. Reports help track and disrupt scam activity.

  • · Any scam attempt, whether or not you lost money
  • · Suspicious texts, emails, calls or social media messages
  • · Fake websites, invoices or marketplace listings
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service)

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Privacy complaints and data breaches involving your personal information held by organisations or agencies.

  • · An organisation mishandled your personal information
  • · You were affected by a data breach
  • · Freedom of information and privacy rights
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service) 1300 363 992

Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (AFP)

Online child sexual exploitation, grooming, and child abuse material. If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.

  • · Suspected online grooming of a child
  • · Child sexual abuse material seen online
  • · Sextortion targeting a child
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service)

Your state or territory police

Crimes needing a police response — threats to safety, stalking, significant financial loss, or where you need a police report.

  • · Immediate danger to anyone’s safety — call 000
  • · Threats, stalking or intimidation
  • · Crimes where you need a police report (e.g. for insurance)
DetailsReport now (leaves our site — official service)

Immediate danger? Call 000. One report per matter is enough — agencies refer between themselves. Internet Safety Australia is independent; “Report now” links go to official government services.