Consumer scams
CBOS receives many complaints from victims of scams and fraud. While we work hard to help as many as we can, so many scams come from outside Australia. In these cases, it’s almost impossible to get money back.
Scamwatch provides information on common scams to look out for. Learn how to recognise and protect yourself.
Some of the most common scams for Tasmania are:
Scammers will try to reach you in a variety of ways:
Business scams
Small businesses are a big target for scammers, who have sophisticated schemes that are hard to spot.
Learn how to recognise and protect your business from:
What to do if you’ve been scammed
Visit the Scamwatch website for information on steps to take if you’ve been scammed.
You can report certain types of scams to CBOS. Click the link below to find out who to report the scam to.
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