Scam Prevention Blog: Articles & Alerts

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Am I being scammed? 15 warning signs and a 60-second scam check

Am I Being Scammed? 15 Warning Signs and What to Do Next

Think you might be getting scammed? Run our 60-second scam check, read the 15 warning signs Australian investigators look for, and learn what to do today.
Crypto recovery Australia: tracing stolen cryptocurrency on the blockchain

Crypto Recovery in Australia: How to Trace and Report Stolen Cryptocurrency

Lost cryptocurrency to a scam in Australia? See how crypto recovery really works — blockchain tracing, exchange disclosure & reporting — and dodge recovery scams.
Legitimate crypto recovery companies in Australia: checking a firm before you engage

Legitimate Crypto Recovery Companies in Australia: How to Tell the Real Ones From the Scams

How to tell a legitimate crypto recovery company in Australia from a recovery scam — the red flags, what real forensic tracing involves, and how to verify.

New Zealand

Official scam authority:

CERT NZ and New Zealand Police

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Online impersonation & romance scams

Australia

Official scam authority:

ACCC – Scamwatch

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams (crypto-heavy)
  • Romance scams

Singapore

Official scam authority:

Singapore Police Force – Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and ScamShield

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Job & task-based scams
  • Impersonation scams

Malaysia

Official scam authority:

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and National Scam Response Centre (NSRC)

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • E-commerce & job scams

Hong Kong

Official scam authority:

Hong Kong Police Force – Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC)

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams
  • Phone & impersonation scams

South Korea

Official scam authority:

Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)

Most prominent scam:

  • Voice phishing
  • Investment scams

Japan

Official scam authority:

National Police Agency (NPA) Japan

Most prominent scam:

  • Investment scams (including crypto & fake trading platforms)
  • Romance scams tied to investment pitches