Internet scams

For information on scams to look out for when on the internet, check out the internet scams section of the ACCC’s SCAMwatch website.

SCAMwatch has information on how to avoid:

Online shopping & auction scams
Domain name renewal scams
Spam (junk mail) offers
‘Free’ offers on the internet
Modem jacking
Spyware & key-loggers
and a range of other scams that target consumers and small business.

For more information

The ACCC’s SCAMwatch website provides information on common scams. The website has tips on how to protect yourself from scams and report them to the relevant agencies.