Police have an important question for all Australians… do you think you’d spot a scam?
So did thousands of Australians.
More than 270,000 people fell victim to scams across Australia last year, so we’re urging everyone to:
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Stop. Take a moment before giving your money or personal information to anyone.
Check. Is the person or organisation you’re dealing with legit?
Protect. Act quickly if something feels wrong.
It’s worth just checking.
Scams Awareness Week is Australia’s national annual campaign (24–28 August 2026) focused on helping people recognise, avoid and report scams, with the 2026 theme “No one’s just a number”.
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Further information: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/research-and-resources/scams-awareness-week
