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The ACCC annual Scamwatch report reveals a 22% increase in reported losses compared to 2024, with investment scams alone accounting for $1.7 billion. Cryptocurrency fraud and fake government impersonation schemes saw the sharpest rises.
The ACCC has commenced proceedings alleging consumers were misled about contract terms and exit fees during unsolicited home visits.
Fraudulent platforms using deepfake videos of prominent Australians to lure victims into crypto schemes promising guaranteed returns.
Urgent advisory about a large-scale smishing campaign directing users to fake government portals designed to harvest tax file numbers and banking credentials.
A personal account and step-by-step checklist for verifying whether an investment firm is legitimately registered with ASIC before committing any funds.
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