Scam Identification & Prevention Hub
Expert guides on identifying fraud, recovering from scams, and protecting your identity. Written by security professionals, explained in plain English.
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Emergency Recovery
I Think I've Been Scammed — Now What? Immediate Recovery Steps
Step-by-step recovery guide if you clicked a link, sent money, or shared personal details. If you've clicked a link, sent money, or shared your password, start here immediately.
Technical Deep Dives
Common Scam Types
Scam Text Message Examples: SMS Fraud Patterns Explained
Real SMS scam templates: parcel delivery, bank alerts, and urgency tactics used worldwide.
WhatsApp and Messaging App Scams: How to Recognise Fraud
Family impersonation scams, crypto investment groups, and messaging fraud tactics.
Email Phishing Examples: Spot the Fakes
Invoice scams, login alerts, and attachment traps targeting Australians.
Payment Platform Scams: Overpayment Fraud on PayID, Zelle and Similar Services
How scammers exploit instant payment platforms with fake overpayments and upgrade tricks.
Tax Authority Impersonation Scams: Fake Refunds and Debt Threats
Tax refund scams, fake debt notices, and government portal impersonation tactics.
Bank Impersonation Scams: How Fraudsters Pose as Financial Institutions
Fake bank calls, texts, and spoofed caller IDs explained.
Marketplace Scams: Fraud on Facebook, eBay and Classified Sites
Fake payment emails, courier pickup scams, and payment platform pending tricks.
Parcel Delivery Scams: Fake Tracking Links and Fee Traps
DHL, FedEx, UPS and postal service SMS scams with fake tracking links and card fee traps.
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