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Onnowpurbo: /* Have you been scammed? */

2018-03-11T01:22:45Z

Have you been scammed?

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	* Jangan pernah memberikan kartu kredit pribadi atau rincian rekening online anda jika anda menerima telepon yang mengaku berasal dari bank atau organisasi lainnya. Sebagai gantinya, mintalah nama dan nomor kontak mereka dan buat cek independen dengan organisasi yang bersangkutan sebelum menelepon balik.		* Jangan pernah memberikan kartu kredit pribadi atau rincian rekening online anda jika anda menerima telepon yang mengaku berasal dari bank atau organisasi lainnya. Sebagai gantinya, mintalah nama dan nomor kontak mereka dan buat cek independen dengan organisasi yang bersangkutan sebelum menelepon balik.

	==~~Have you been scammed~~?==		==Anda terkena Phishing / Scam?==

	~~If you think you have provided your account details to a~~ scammer, ~~contact your~~ bank ~~or financial institution immediately~~.		Jika anda merasa telah memberikan detail akun anda ke scammer, segera hubungi bank atau lembaga keuangan anda. Harap sertakan rincian kontak scammer yang anda terima, misalnya email atau screenshot layar.

	We encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact you received, for example, email or screenshot.

Onnowpurbo: /* Lindungi Diri Anda */

2018-03-11T01:20:48Z

Lindungi Diri Anda

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	* Jangan mengklik tautan apa pun atau membuka lampiran dari email yang mengaku berasal dari bank anda atau organisasi tepercaya lain dan meminta anda untuk memperbarui atau memverifikasi detail anda - cukup tekan delete.		* Jangan mengklik tautan apa pun atau membuka lampiran dari email yang mengaku berasal dari bank anda atau organisasi tepercaya lain dan meminta anda untuk memperbarui atau memverifikasi detail anda - cukup tekan delete.
	* ~~Do an~~ internet ~~search using the names or exact wording of the~~ email ~~or message to check for any references to a~~ scam ~~– many scams can be identified this way~~.		* Lakukan pencarian di internet dengan menggunakan nama atau kata-kata yang tepat dari email atau pesan untuk memeriksa referensi penipuan - banyak scam dapat dikenali dengan cara ini.
	* ~~Look for the~~ secure ~~symbol~~. ~~Secure websites can be identified by the use of~~ 'https:' ~~rather than~~ 'http:' ~~at the start of the~~ internet ~~address~~, ~~or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your~~ browser ~~window~~. ~~Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details~~.		* Carilah secure simbol. Situs web aman dapat diidentifikasi dengan menggunakan 'https:' daripada 'http:' di awal alamat internet, atau gembok tertutup atau ikon tombol tak terputus di sudut kanan bawah jendela browser anda. Situs web sah yang meminta anda memasukkan informasi rahasia umumnya dienkripsi untuk melindungi data anda.
	* ~~Never provide your personal, credit card or~~ online ~~account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your~~ bank ~~or any other organisation~~. ~~Instead~~, ~~ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back~~.		* Jangan pernah memberikan kartu kredit pribadi atau rincian rekening online anda jika anda menerima telepon yang mengaku berasal dari bank atau organisasi lainnya. Sebagai gantinya, mintalah nama dan nomor kontak mereka dan buat cek independen dengan organisasi yang bersangkutan sebelum menelepon balik.

	==Have you been scammed?==		==Have you been scammed?==

Onnowpurbo: /* Protect yourself */

2018-03-11T01:18:48Z

Protect yourself

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	* Anda melihat ikon baru di layar komputer anda, atau komputer anda tidak secepat biasanya.		* Anda melihat ikon baru di layar komputer anda, atau komputer anda tidak secepat biasanya.

	==~~Protect yourself~~==		==Lindungi Diri Anda==

	* ~~Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your~~ bank ~~or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press~~ delete.		* Jangan mengklik tautan apa pun atau membuka lampiran dari email yang mengaku berasal dari bank anda atau organisasi tepercaya lain dan meminta anda untuk memperbarui atau memverifikasi detail anda - cukup tekan delete.
	* Do an internet search using the names or exact wording of the email or message to check for any references to a scam – many scams can be identified this way.		* Do an internet search using the names or exact wording of the email or message to check for any references to a scam – many scams can be identified this way.
	* Look for the secure symbol. Secure websites can be identified by the use of 'https:' rather than 'http:' at the start of the internet address, or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your browser window. Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details.		* Look for the secure symbol. Secure websites can be identified by the use of 'https:' rather than 'http:' at the start of the internet address, or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your browser window. Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details.

Onnowpurbo: /* Warning signs */

2018-03-11T01:17:49Z

Warning signs

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	* Pharming - scammer mengalihkan anda ke versi palsu dari situs yang sah yang ingin anda kunjungi. Hal ini dilakukan dengan menginfeksi komputer anda dengan malware yang menyebabkan anda diarahkan ke situs palsu, walaupun anda mengetik alamat sebenarnya atau klik pada link bookmark anda.		* Pharming - scammer mengalihkan anda ke versi palsu dari situs yang sah yang ingin anda kunjungi. Hal ini dilakukan dengan menginfeksi komputer anda dengan malware yang menyebabkan anda diarahkan ke situs palsu, walaupun anda mengetik alamat sebenarnya atau klik pada link bookmark anda.

	==~~Warning signs~~==		==Tanda2 Phishing==

	* ~~You receive an~~ email, ~~text or phone call claiming to be from a~~ bank, ~~telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with~~, ~~asking you to update or verify your details~~.		* Anda menerima email, teks atau panggilan telepon yang mengaku berasal dari bank, penyedia telekomunikasi atau bisnis lain yang sering anda hubungi, meminta anda untuk memperbarui atau memverifikasi detail data anda.
	* ~~The email or text message does not address you by your proper name~~, ~~and may contain typing errors and grammatical mistakes~~.		* Email atau pesan SMS tidak menyebutkan nama anda dengan benar, dan mungkin berisi kesalahan pengetikan dan kesalahan tata bahasa.
	* ~~The website address does not look like the address you usually use and is requesting details the legitimate site does not normally ask for~~.		* Alamat situs web tidak terlihat seperti alamat yang biasanya anda gunakan dan meminta rincian yang biasanya tidak diminta oleh situs yang sah.
	* ~~You notice new icons on your computer screen~~, ~~or your computer is not as fast as it normally is~~.		* Anda melihat ikon baru di layar komputer anda, atau komputer anda tidak secepat biasanya.

	==Protect yourself==		==Protect yourself==

Onnowpurbo: /* Tipe Phishing scam lainnya */

2018-03-11T01:15:32Z

Tipe Phishing scam lainnya

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	==Tipe Phishing scam lainnya==		==Tipe Phishing scam lainnya==

	* Whaling ~~and~~ spear phishing - ~~the~~ scammer ~~targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes~~. ~~To make their request appear legitimate~~, ~~they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere~~.		* Whaling dan spear phishing - scammer tersebut menargetkan bisnis untuk mendapatkan informasi rahasia karena tujuan penipuan. Agar permintaan mereka tampak sah, mereka menggunakan rincian dan informasi yang spesifik untuk bisnis yang mereka dapatkan di tempat lain.
	* Pharming - ~~the~~ scammer ~~redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit~~. ~~This is done by infecting your computer with~~ malware ~~which causes you to be redirected to the fake site~~, ~~even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked~~ link.		* Pharming - scammer mengalihkan anda ke versi palsu dari situs yang sah yang ingin anda kunjungi. Hal ini dilakukan dengan menginfeksi komputer anda dengan malware yang menyebabkan anda diarahkan ke situs palsu, walaupun anda mengetik alamat sebenarnya atau klik pada link bookmark anda.

	==Warning signs==		==Warning signs==

Onnowpurbo at 01:12, 11 March 2018

2018-03-11T01:12:55Z

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	Jika anda memberikan scammer dengan rincian data anda secara online atau melalui telepon, mereka akan menggunakannya untuk melakukan kegiatan penipuan, seperti menggunakan kartu kredit anda dan mencuri uang anda.		Jika anda memberikan scammer dengan rincian data anda secara online atau melalui telepon, mereka akan menggunakannya untuk melakukan kegiatan penipuan, seperti menggunakan kartu kredit anda dan mencuri uang anda.

	==~~Other types of phishing scams~~==		==Tipe Phishing scam lainnya==

	Whaling and spear phishing - the scammer targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. To make their request appear legitimate, they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere.		* Whaling and spear phishing - the scammer targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. To make their request appear legitimate, they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere.
	Pharming - the scammer redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit. This is done by infecting your computer with malware which causes you to be redirected to the fake site, even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked link.		* Pharming - the scammer redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit. This is done by infecting your computer with malware which causes you to be redirected to the fake site, even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked link.

	==Warning signs==		==Warning signs==

	You receive an email, text or phone call claiming to be from a bank, telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with, asking you to update or verify your details.		* You receive an email, text or phone call claiming to be from a bank, telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with, asking you to update or verify your details.
	The email or text message does not address you by your proper name, and may contain typing errors and grammatical mistakes.		* The email or text message does not address you by your proper name, and may contain typing errors and grammatical mistakes.
	The website address does not look like the address you usually use and is requesting details the legitimate site does not normally ask for.		* The website address does not look like the address you usually use and is requesting details the legitimate site does not normally ask for.
	You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.		* You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.

	==Protect yourself==		==Protect yourself==

	Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.		* Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.
	Do an internet search using the names or exact wording of the email or message to check for any references to a scam – many scams can be identified this way.		* Do an internet search using the names or exact wording of the email or message to check for any references to a scam – many scams can be identified this way.
	Look for the secure symbol. Secure websites can be identified by the use of 'https:' rather than 'http:' at the start of the internet address, or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your browser window. Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details.		* Look for the secure symbol. Secure websites can be identified by the use of 'https:' rather than 'http:' at the start of the internet address, or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your browser window. Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details.
	Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back.		* Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back.

	==Have you been scammed?==		==Have you been scammed?==
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	We encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact you received, for example, email or screenshot.		We encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact you received, for example, email or screenshot.

	~~We also provide guidance on protecting yourself from scams and where to get help.~~

	~~Spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.~~

Onnowpurbo at 01:09, 11 March 2018

2018-03-11T01:09:50Z

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	* Scammer meminta anda untuk memberikan atau mengkonfirmasi rincian pribadi anda. Misalnya, scammer mungkin mengatakan bahwa bank atau organisasi memverifikasi catatan pelanggan karena kesalahan teknis yang menghapus data pelanggan. Atau, mereka mungkin meminta anda untuk mengisi survei pelanggan dan menawarkan hadiah untuk berpartisipasi.		* Scammer meminta anda untuk memberikan atau mengkonfirmasi rincian pribadi anda. Misalnya, scammer mungkin mengatakan bahwa bank atau organisasi memverifikasi catatan pelanggan karena kesalahan teknis yang menghapus data pelanggan. Atau, mereka mungkin meminta anda untuk mengisi survei pelanggan dan menawarkan hadiah untuk berpartisipasi.

	~~Alternatively~~, ~~the~~ scammer ~~may alert you to~~ 'unauthorised or suspicious activity on your account'. ~~You might be told that a large purchase has been made in a foreign country and asked if you authorised the payment~~. ~~If you reply that you didn't~~, ~~the scammer will ask you to confirm your credit card or~~ bank ~~details so the~~ 'bank' ~~can investigate~~. ~~In some cases the~~ scammer ~~may already have your credit card number and ask you to confirm your identity by quoting the~~ 3 or 4 digit ~~security code printed on the card~~.		* Alternatif lain, scammer dapat mengingatkan anda bahwa ada 'unauthorised or suspicious activity on your account' 'aktifitas yang mencurigakan di account anda'. Anda mungkin diberi tahu bahwa ada pembelian besar di negara asing dan menanyakan apakah anda memberi otorisasi atas pembayaran tersebut. Jika Anda menjawab bahwa anda tidak melakukannya, si penipu akan meminta anda untuk mengonfirmasi kartu kredit atau rincian bank Anda sehingga 'bank' dapat menyelidiki. Dalam beberapa kasus, scammer mungkin sudah memiliki nomor kartu kredit anda dan meminta anda untuk mengkonfirmasi identitas anda dengan mengutip kode keamanan 3 atau 4 digit yang tercetak di kartu.

	~~Phishing messages are designed to look genuine~~, ~~and often copy the~~ format ~~used by the organisation the~~ scammer ~~is pretending to represent~~, ~~including their branding and~~ logo. ~~They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal~~, ~~but has a slightly different address~~. ~~For example~~, ~~if the legitimate site is~~ 'www.realbank.com.au', ~~the scammer may use an address like~~ 'www.reallbank.com'.		Pesan phishing dirancang agar terlihat asli, dan sering menyalin format yang digunakan oleh organisasi yang ditiru oleh scammer, termasuk merek dan logo mereka. Mereka akan membawa Anda ke situs palsu yang terlihat seperti betulan, namun memiliki alamat yang sedikit berbeda. Misalnya, jika situs yang sah adalah 'www.realbank.com.au', si penipu dapat menggunakan alamat seperti 'www.reallbank.com'.

	~~If you provide the~~ scammer ~~with your details~~ online ~~or over the phone~~, ~~they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities~~, ~~such as using your credit cards and stealing your money~~.		Jika anda memberikan scammer dengan rincian data anda secara online atau melalui telepon, mereka akan menggunakannya untuk melakukan kegiatan penipuan, seperti menggunakan kartu kredit anda dan mencuri uang anda.

	==Other types of phishing scams==		==Other types of phishing scams==

Onnowpurbo at 01:05, 11 March 2018

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	~~Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out personal information such as your~~ bank ~~account numbers~~, ~~passwords and credit card numbers~~.		Penipuan phishing adalah upaya penipu untuk mengelabui anda agar memberikan informasi pribadi seperti nomor rekening bank, sandi dan nomor kartu kredit anda.

	~~How does this~~ scam ~~work~~?		==Bagaimana cara scam bekerja?==
	~~Warning signs~~
	~~Protect yourself~~
	~~Have you been scammed?~~
	~~More information~~
	~~Related news~~
	~~From the web~~

	~~How does this scam work?~~		Scammer akan menghubungi anda dan berpura-pura berasal dari bisnis yang sah seperti bank, telepon atau penyedia layanan internet. Anda mungkin dihubungi melalui email, media sosial, telepon, atau pesan SMS.

	~~A scammer contacts you pretending to be from a legitimate business such a bank, telephone or internet service provider. You may be contacted by~~ email~~, social media, phone call, or text message.~~		Petunjuk untuk mengetahui email bohong
	~~Clues for spotting a fake email icon~~

	~~Clues for spotting a fake email~~		* Scammer meminta anda untuk memberikan atau mengkonfirmasi rincian pribadi anda. Misalnya, scammer mungkin mengatakan bahwa bank atau organisasi memverifikasi catatan pelanggan karena kesalahan teknis yang menghapus data pelanggan. Atau, mereka mungkin meminta anda untuk mengisi survei pelanggan dan menawarkan hadiah untuk berpartisipasi.

	~~The scammer asks you to provide or confirm your personal details~~. ~~For example~~, ~~the~~ scammer ~~may say that the~~ bank ~~or organisation is verifying customer records due to a technical error that wiped out customer~~ data. Or, ~~they may ask you to fill out a customer survey and offer a prize for participating~~.

	Alternatively, the scammer may alert you to 'unauthorised or suspicious activity on your account'. You might be told that a large purchase has been made in a foreign country and asked if you authorised the payment. If you reply that you didn't, the scammer will ask you to confirm your credit card or bank details so the 'bank' can investigate. In some cases the scammer may already have your credit card number and ask you to confirm your identity by quoting the 3 or 4 digit security code printed on the card.		Alternatively, the scammer may alert you to 'unauthorised or suspicious activity on your account'. You might be told that a large purchase has been made in a foreign country and asked if you authorised the payment. If you reply that you didn't, the scammer will ask you to confirm your credit card or bank details so the 'bank' can investigate. In some cases the scammer may already have your credit card number and ask you to confirm your identity by quoting the 3 or 4 digit security code printed on the card.
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	If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.		If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.
	Other types of phishing scams
			==Other types of phishing scams==

	Whaling and spear phishing - the scammer targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. To make their request appear legitimate, they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere.		Whaling and spear phishing - the scammer targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. To make their request appear legitimate, they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere.
	Pharming - the scammer redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit. This is done by infecting your computer with malware which causes you to be redirected to the fake site, even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked link.		Pharming - the scammer redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit. This is done by infecting your computer with malware which causes you to be redirected to the fake site, even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked link.

	Warning signs		==Warning signs==

	You receive an email, text or phone call claiming to be from a bank, telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with, asking you to update or verify your details.		You receive an email, text or phone call claiming to be from a bank, telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with, asking you to update or verify your details.
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	You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.		You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.

	Protect yourself		==Protect yourself==

	Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.		Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.
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	Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back.		Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back.

	Have you been scammed?		==Have you been scammed?==

	If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.		If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

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Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out personal information such as your bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers.

How does this scam work?
Warning signs
Protect yourself
Have you been scammed?
More information
Related news
From the web

How does this scam work?

A scammer contacts you pretending to be from a legitimate business such a bank, telephone or internet service provider. You may be contacted by email, social media, phone call, or text message.
Clues for spotting a fake email icon

Clues for spotting a fake email

The scammer asks you to provide or confirm your personal details. For example, the scammer may say that the bank or organisation is verifying customer records due to a technical error that wiped out customer data. Or, they may ask you to fill out a customer survey and offer a prize for participating.

Alternatively, the scammer may alert you to 'unauthorised or suspicious activity on your account'. You might be told that a large purchase has been made in a foreign country and asked if you authorised the payment. If you reply that you didn't, the scammer will ask you to confirm your credit card or bank details so the 'bank' can investigate. In some cases the scammer may already have your credit card number and ask you to confirm your identity by quoting the 3 or 4 digit security code printed on the card.

Phishing messages are designed to look genuine, and often copy the format used by the organisation the scammer is pretending to represent, including their branding and logo. They will take you to a fake website that looks like the real deal, but has a slightly different address. For example, if the legitimate site is 'www.realbank.com.au', the scammer may use an address like 'www.reallbank.com'.

If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they will use them to carry out fraudulent activities, such as using your credit cards and stealing your money.
Other types of phishing scams

Whaling and spear phishing - the scammer targets a business in an attempt to get confidential information for fraudulent purposes. To make their request appear legitimate, they use details and information specific to the business that they have obtained elsewhere.
Pharming - the scammer redirects you to a fake version of a legitimate website you are trying to visit. This is done by infecting your computer with malware which causes you to be redirected to the fake site, even if you type the real address or click on your bookmarked link.

Warning signs

You receive an email, text or phone call claiming to be from a bank, telecommunications provider or other business you regularly deal with, asking you to update or verify your details.
The email or text message does not address you by your proper name, and may contain typing errors and grammatical mistakes.
The website address does not look like the address you usually use and is requesting details the legitimate site does not normally ask for.
You notice new icons on your computer screen, or your computer is not as fast as it normally is.

Protect yourself

Do not click on any links or open attachments from emails claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.
Do an internet search using the names or exact wording of the email or message to check for any references to a scam – many scams can be identified this way.
Look for the secure symbol. Secure websites can be identified by the use of 'https:' rather than 'http:' at the start of the internet address, or a closed padlock or unbroken key icon at the bottom right corner of your browser window. Legitimate websites that ask you to enter confidential information are generally encrypted to protect your details.
Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, ask for their name and contact number and make an independent check with the organisation in question before calling back.

Have you been scammed?

If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

We encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact you received, for example, email or screenshot.

We also provide guidance on protecting yourself from scams and where to get help.

Spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.