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This is how to protect
yourself from fraud
The best defense is awareness and education
Resource Center
Be Resourceful, Get Educated and Stop Fraud
Keep informed and stay protected. The more information you have, the better you can shield yourself against criminals. Report fraud, stay updated on the latest scams, and learn how to detect con artists with these additional resources.
Third-Party Resources
SCAMwatch | visit site
Crime Stoppers | visit site
Australian Federal Police | visit site
Australian Securities and Investments Commission | visit site
Australian Taxation Office | visit site
Australian Communications and Media Authority | visit site
Australian Crime Commision | visit site
Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network | visit site
Each state and territory has a Department of Consumer Affairs who plays an important role in the rights of consumers for their state or territory along with detailed information of advice to protect yourself against scams and fraud. Below is a list of each state or territory department :
ACT Australian Capital Territory Office of Regulatory Service | visit site
VIC Consumer Affairs Victoria | visit site
NSW New South Wales Fair Trading | visit site
NT Northern Territory Consumer Affairs | visit site
QLD Queensland Office of Fair Trading | visit site
SA South Australia Office of Consumer and Business Affairs | visit site
TAS Tasmania Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading | visit site
WA Western Australia Department of Commerce — WA ScamNet | visit site
Fraud Warning
Protect yourself from fraud.
Only use Western Union to send money to friends and family. Never send money to someone you have not met in person.
Scammers sometimes encourage people to transfer money. Do not transfer money to anyone who asks you to send them money:
- For an emergency situation you haven’t confirmed.
- For an online purchase.
- For anti‐virus protection.
- For a deposit or payment on a rental property.
- To claim lottery or prize winnings.
- To pay taxes.
- For a donation to charity.
- For a mystery shopping assignment.
- For a job opportunity.
- For a credit card or loan fee.
- To resolve an immigration matter.
- To pay for something in response to a telemarketing call.
If you transfer money, the person you’re sending it to gets the money quickly. After the money is paid, Western Union may not be able to give you a refund, even if you are the victim of fraud, except under limited circumstances.
If you believe that you are the victim of fraud, call the Western Union Fraud Hotline at 1800 023 324.
Report a fraud complaint
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