Stop. Think. Protect | Scams Awareness Week 2023

This Scams Awareness Week 2023, we're shining a light on impersonation scams.

An impersonation scam is where scammers pretend to be trusted businesses, friends or family to steal your money or personal information. Impersonation scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and therefore harder to identify.

Some tips on how to avoid impersonation scams are:
- Don't automatically assume the person you are dealing with is who they say they are.
- Slow down and ask yourself "who's really there?"
- Don't click on links in text messages.
- Immediately cut contact with anyone who tries to threaten or intimidate you.
- Don't open or download any attachments or apps if instructed as these can install malicious software on to your computer or phone giving access to your personal information, data, and accounts.

Consumers are urged to 'Stop, think, protect'.
- Stop - Don't give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.
- Think - Ask yourself could the message or call be fake?
- Protect - Act quickly if something feels wrong.

Help us try to stop the scam or to warn others by reporting the scam to the National Anti-Scam Centre via https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

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