The Department of Home Affairs stressed that genuine Home Affairs officers do not visit people’s homes to collect photographs, fingerprints or other biometric information.

The energy giant has warned customers of potential scam risks after almost five million accounts were affected by a cyber attack.

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High-end timepieces, $270,000 in cash and more than 20 trips to China are at the centre of the allegations.

An international student is accused of pocketing more than $5m through an alleged airport tax refund scam built around luxury watches.

A Sydney international student has been accused of rorting Australia’s Tourist Refund Scheme, with police alleging he lodged more than $5m in dishonest claims tied to luxury and counterfeit watches.

New crypto scams have stolen almost $1.5 million in five days from Queensland residents as state police warn of a new phishing threat.

A new scam uses trusted brands to create a sense of panic.

Victoria Police is urging the public to watch for scammers targeting myGov sign-in details to commit tax fraud and impersonating well known Australian retailers online during end of financial year sales. The Force’s Cybercrime Squad see scammers attempt to fraudulently access linked Government services every year during the rush to complete tax returns, before either […]

Victoria Police is urging the community to be vigilant of scammers targeting myGov sign in details to commit tax fraud and impersonating well known

Almost half of the people targeted in a new online gambling scam are Indigenous, and reported losses have tripled in a year.

Graham Guy was the victim of a romance scam and had his bank accounts drained over several years. Then came an unusual request that unwittingly drew him into crime.

The changes will come into effect tomorrow and small businesses will need to get in touch with their Telco.

Researchers uncover DCloud infrastructure used to power more than 230,000 second-level scam domains and real-world fraud operations.

Residents are warned to be alert to doorknockers pretending to from the Starlight Children’s Foundation after reports of scammers operating in the Wahgunyah area.

South Australia Police warn of phone scammers posing as SA Police

Australia adds its voice to the US, Canada, UK, Singapore and more nations warning tourists travelling abroad for both corporate or leisure travel about online frauds and scams. Consequently, the latest update urges travellers to stay alert, verify bookings and protect their money before every journey.

Stolen credentials are fuelling fraud as attackers bypass ATO controls, exposing taxpayers and forcing tax agents to harden logins.

BANGKOK: The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder.

A niche type of fraud is lucrative enough for criminals to set up fake websites with dodgy software to harvest your data

Here's where to stream, rent or buy Citizen Vigilante online now, plus the latest availability by country.

Also on tonight's program, Adam Hegarty investigates Australia's booming black market for peptides and the risks experts say many users are overlooking.

NEW DELHI: One of the biggest matches of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage will take place on Sunday as India take on Australia at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. With a place in the semi-finals at stake, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face a crucial challenge against a dominant Australian side that has remained unbeaten in the tournament so far.

Want to see the U.S. men’s national soccer team play in the Bay Area against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup’s knockout phase? What to know about buying tickets on resale sites.

If you’ve only ever met online, you need to take extra precautions to protect yourself. Scammers often exploit trust and emotional connection.

With tax time 2026 fast approaching, Scamwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are reminding Australians to be aware of communications claiming to be from the ATO or ‘myGov’.

Tax cuts, bigger pay packets, payday super and free power are among 10 major money changes kicking in from July 1.

A scam victim has shed light on the devastating new way scammers are targeting vulnerable Australians, after they lost their entire life savings in the space of a 10-minute phone call with someone purporting to be from their bank.

A scam is circulating online falsely offering fans a chance to audition to be the Brisbane Broncos' mascot in exchange for payment.

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.

Australian taxpayers will have to wait until next year for a proposed deduction to come into effect.

Switzerland and Canada will face off in the next World Cup match. We'll show you how to live stream the match from anywhere.

The World Cup continues. Learn where to watch England vs. Ghana online, no matter where you are.

After writing about being unable to afford a World Cup trip he'd promised his sons for years, a father received an unexpected message from a stranger.

If you have Prime and are going shopping this week at Amazon, beware.

A $350 million scam is targeting Australians using AI-generated images of ABC journalists and politicians.

Businesses and services will be required to register branded text messages.

Aspiring students looking to study abroad in Australia say they've been left blindsided and with their futures in doubt after an education consultancy promised them migration and visa advice.

The rise of AI has fuelled a surge in scams, with seniors losing millions of dollars every year. But now, a new app is stepping in to stop those scams before they strike.

Fans gathered at Courts and Commons for their USA vs. Australia World Cup watch party on Friday.

After the United States secured its victory over Australia in Friday's World Cup match played at Seattle Stadium, thousands of fans poured into Pioneer Square f

The City of Palatka is warning residents about text messages circulating that claim to be surveys about local issues and ask recipients to click links to share opinions.

Parcel delivery scams are popular with cybercriminals, and MailGuard has uncovered a new phishing campaign impersonating Australia Post, that uses a fake redelivery notice to harvest personal information and credit card details.

The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.