Small business people are often targeted by scammers hoping they are too busy running their business to confirm whether they really did agree to that extra directory listing, or do investigations into an invoice that looks a little odd, or that they weren't expecting. For information on scams and how to avoid them, visit the ACCC’s SCAMwatch website.
The website has tips and advice on a range of common and not-so-common scams, tricks, frauds and swindles that target Australian consumers and small businesses.
Topics include:
lottery and competition scams
chain letters and pyramid schemes
investment scams
money transfer requests
banking and online account scams
internet scams
mobile phone scams
health and medical scams
job and employment scams
small business scams.
Visit SCAMwatch to find out how to protect yourself from the scammers. You can also learn how scams generally work and the psychological tricks that scammers rely on. If you have seen a scam, you can report it through the SCAMwatch website—you will find links to a range of government agencies who can help you.
The SCAMwatch website also has victim stories from people who have been targeted by scammers.
Sign up to receive free SCAMwatch email alerts so you know straight away what is on the SCAMwatch radar.
The Little Black Book of Scams and other scam publications
To download or order a free copy of The little black book of scams or Scams: protect your business from them, news for business by clicking on the publications below or by calling the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.
