Say scram to the Scammers

Everyone is aware that scams can occur via computer, mail, in person and phone, but do you know where to report it? Scamwatch reports that in August 2017 Australians lost over $12 million with nearly 15000 reports. Scamwatch deals with scams such as unexpected money/winnings, fake charities, romance, buying and selling, extortion, jobs and identity theft. If you are a victim of any of these scams please report it on https://www.scamwatch.gov.au Common types of cybercrime include hacking, online scams and fraud, identity theft, attacks on computer systems and illegal or prohibited online content. If you are a victim of any of these please report it on the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN). https://www.acorn.gov.au If you suspect you may be a target of a scammer these websites also have a list of recent scams but the best advice is that if it feels wrong or too good to believe – then it probably is.