Report a Scam in Australia
The official places to report fraud, cybercrime and scams in Australia. Reporting is free, and it helps even when the money itself cannot be recovered.
Scamwatch (National Anti-Scam Centre)
Run within the ACCC — report a scam and read current alerts. Reporting helps disrupt scams even when the money itself cannot be recovered.
Visit Scamwatch (National Anti-Scam Centre) (opens in a new tab)ReportCyber (ASD)
The Australian Signals Directorate's portal for reporting cybercrime, including online fraud and identity theft, to police.
Visit ReportCyber (ASD) (opens in a new tab)Links open each organisation's own website in a new tab. CheckAScam is independent and not affiliated with any body listed here. If a crime is in progress or someone is in danger, contact your local emergency number first.
Lost money to one of these? Work through our recovery guide — it covers card and bank-transfer refunds and the follow-up recovery scam to avoid.