With more than $52 million lost to phone scammers this year, there’s no doubt the problem is a serious one.
With more than $52 million lost to phone scammers this year, there’s no doubt the problem is a serious one.
To prevent scam calls causing annoyance and financial damage for you and your loved ones, be sure to:
- Never give out your personal information or your bank details.
- Double check contact details through an independent source, like a bill or through an online search.
- Don't be tempted to click on links that have been sent to you out-of-the-blue.
- Hang up and if needed, call the organisation back using a number on their website or in a public directory.
- Visit the Scamwatch website for more information about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. You can also subscribe to their free Scamwatch Alert Service or follow them on social media for more tips and advice.
Since December 2020, 214 million scam calls have been blocked under the Reducing Scam Calls Code, which is part of the Australian Government’s Combatting Scams Action Plan.
Developed by Australia’s telecommunications industry and registered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, the code sets out the processes for providers to identify, trace and block scam calls.