Verified directory of where to report, verify and learn.

Scamwatch

First place to report any kind of scam in Australia. Run by ACCC and the National Anti-Scam Centre.

Information in 17 community languages

ReportCyber

Australian Government's cyber crime reporting service, run by the Australian Signals Directorate.

OAIC — privacy and data breaches

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Lodge privacy complaints and (for businesses) notify data breaches.

Resources in 14 languages

eSafety Commissioner

Online abuse, image-based abuse and harms to children. Handles takedown requests and complaints.

IDCARE

Free, confidential identity-theft and cyber-support counselling for individuals and small businesses.

Australian Federal Police

For serious or cross-border cybercrime. Local police handle most everyday matters.

Police

000 for emergencies. 131 444 for non-urgent NSW matters. Other states have their own non-urgent lines.

Australia's Border Watch

Report visa scams, unregistered migration agents, and suspected immigration fraud.

NSW real estate licence check

Confirm a real estate agent or business is licensed in NSW. Other states each have their own register.

MARA — migration agents register

Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. Search by name or MARN to confirm an agent is registered.

AHPRA — health practitioners register

Verify any registered health practitioner: doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and more.

ASIC — professional registers

Search ASIC's registers of financial advisers, credit licensees, auditors and registered companies.

ASIC investor alert list (Moneysmart)

Companies and websites ASIC has identified as targeting Australians without a licence.

AFCA — find a financial firm

Confirm a financial firm is an AFCA member and has a recognised complaints process.

ACNC charity register

Check whether a charity is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission before donating.

cyber.gov.au — Learn the basics

Australian Signals Directorate's plain-English starting point for individuals and families.

Translated resources hub

Moneysmart — financial scams

ASIC's consumer education site. Covers investment scams, romance scams, and how to spot recovery fraud.

Money tips in other languages available

IDMatch — protect your identity

Australian Government guidance on protecting personal identity information.

Be Connected

Free online learning aimed at older Australians and people new to digital life. Run by eSafety with Good Things Foundation.

IDCARE Learning Centre

Scams happen regardless of intelligence — non-profit education hub by IDCARE (Australia & NZ). Victim stories, prevention guides, fact sheets and videos.

Act Now, Stay Secure

Whole-of-government Australian cyber awareness campaign.

Translated resources

NSW ID Support — password strength tester

Anonymous tool that estimates how long your passphrase would take to crack.

CHOICE — password managers review

Consumer comparison of password manager apps — independent reviews from CHOICE.

TIS National — interpreter service

Free 24/7 interpreting in 150+ languages. Ask to be connected to any of the agencies above.