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Protect yourself online before you trust, click, share or invest.
More of your financial life happens online. Whether you're shopping, researching investments, using AI tools or comparing financial products, it's important to know how to protect your money and personal information. Australians lost almost $2.2 billion to scams in 2025, according to the National Anti-Scam Centre. Learn how to avoid scams, spot warning signs and make safer decisions online.
Protect yourself from scams. Scammers use increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information. Find out how to recognise common warning signs, reduce your risk, check whether an investment opportunity is legitimate, and protect yourself from investment, crypto, superannuation and banking scams.
How to spot a scam website. Scam websites can look convincing and professional. Find practical ways to check website addresses, verify businesses, identify warning signs and determine whether a website is legitimate before sharing personal information or sending money.
Identity theft. Identity theft can affect your bank accounts, investments, super and credit record. Learn how to protect your personal information, recognise the warning signs of identity theft and take action if your identity is stolen.
Online shopping safety. Buying online can be convenient, but it pays to be cautious. Get practical tips on protecting your personal information, checking whether a seller is legitimate, choosing secure payment methods and resolving problems if a purchase goes wrong.
Using comparison websites. Comparison websites can be a useful starting point when researching products and services, but they don't always show every option. Learn how these websites make money, understand their limitations, and compare products more effectively.
AI and money decisions. AI tools can help explain financial concepts and answer money questions. Understand where AI can be useful, the limitations of AI-generated information, and why it's important to check information before making money decisions.
What is a finfluencer. Before following investment tips on social media, take time to check the facts. Understand how finfluencers make money, how to verify their credentials, and the warning signs that should make you think twice before making investment decisions.
Report all scams to Scamwatch
Act fast if you suspect a scam
Scamwatch, run by the NASC, collates information about all scam types. They use this information to warn and protect the public. Scamwatch also sends information to other agencies, including ASIC and ReportCyber, to help stop scammers. Report all scams, including investment scams, to Scamwatch.