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The Scam Crisis in Australia
Australians lost over $2 billion to scams in 2024, with attacks becoming more sophisticated every day. The cost goes beyond money. It's about protecting your family's security, privacy, and peace of mind.
$2B+
Lost to scams in 2024 across Australia
52%
Increase in tech support and remote access scams
3x
Phishing losses tripled in early 2025
Who's Being Targeted?
Seniors lost $99.6 million in 2024, with 86% of NBN scam losses affecting Australians aged 65 and above. Scammers specifically target elderly Australians through fake tech support calls, government impersonation, and romance scams.
Small businesses faced $152.6 million in losses from Business Email Compromise scams, a 66% increase from the previous year. Invoice fraud and payment redirection scams continue to devastate Australian SMEs.
Young Australians aren't immune either. One in four teens fall victim to social media marketplace scams, fake job offers, and cryptocurrency investment schemes. Over $13.7 million was lost to employment scams targeting job seekers.
Banking and government scams remain the most common threats. Fake myGov, ATO, Services Australia, CommBank, NAB, Westpac, and ANZ messages flood Australian phones daily. Banks removed over 600 fake websites in 2024 alone.
How SafeAus Works
Detecting scams is complicated. Using SafeAus isn't. Our smart scam checker analyses messages, URLs, and phone numbers in seconds so you can make informed decisions instantly.
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Scan or Forward
Take a photo of a suspicious text message, forward an SMS, paste a URL, or enter a phone number. SafeAus accepts multiple input types for maximum flexibility.
2
Smart Analysis
Our advanced detection system instantly analyses the content against patterns from thousands of known Australian scams, including ATO, myGov, banking, delivery, and romance scams.
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Instant Verdict
Get a clear Safe, Caution, or Danger rating in seconds. SafeAus explains why something is suspicious and what action you should take next.
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Stay Protected
Share results with family members, report scams directly to authorities, and access our comprehensive library of scam education resources.
Australian-focused detection across all scam types
Trained on thousands of Australian scams including myGov, ATO, banking, delivery, investment, romance, job, and tech support scams
How SafeAus Protects You
Powerful protection features working together to keep you and your family safe from scams
Photo & Screenshot Scanner
Scan suspicious messages with advanced OCR text recognition
Voice Recording Analysis
Record suspicious phone calls for instant transcription and scam detection
URL Validator
Check website legitimacy before you click suspicious links
Phone Intelligence
Verify unknown numbers against Australian ACMA database
Family Network
Create family groups and share scam alerts in real-time
Education Hub
Learn to spot scams with interactive quizzes and achievement badges
Australian Scam Types SafeAus Detects
From government impersonation to crypto fraud, SafeAus recognises the scam patterns targeting Australians across every channel: SMS, email, phone calls, and social media.
Government Scams
Fake myGov, ATO, Services Australia, and Centrelink messages
10,000+ reportsLearn More →
Banking Scams
CommBank, NAB, Westpac, and ANZ impersonation
600+ fake sites removedLearn More →
Delivery Scams
Fake Australia Post, Toll, and courier notifications
9 in 10 targetedLearn More →
Tech Support Scams
Fake Microsoft, Apple, and NBN tech support calls
52% increaseLearn More →
Romance Scams
Dating and pig butchering investment schemes
$23.6M lostLearn More →
Crypto Scams
Fake investment platforms and crypto ATM fraud
$122M lostLearn More →
Job Scams
Upfront payment scams and pyramid schemes
$13.7M lostLearn More →
Shopping Scams
Fake marketplace sellers and PayID limit scams
$58M lostLearn More →
Investment Scams
Ponzi schemes and fake investment platforms
$945M lostLearn More →
Stay Ahead of New Scam Tactics
Scammers constantly evolve their methods. SafeAus is updated regularly with new patterns, ensuring you stay protected against the latest threats targeting Australians. From traditional phishing to sophisticated social engineering attacks, we've got you covered.
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