| Typical scams and our warnings | Common scams and our warnings against some "get rich quick" schemes |
| Protecting yourself | Spot a financial scam and understand the laws that protect you from scams |
| Reporting scams | Help ASIC act against scams involving financial products and services |
| Cold calling blacklist | A list of overseas businesses that have made unsolicited calls to Australians |
| Pie in the Sky Award | Awards for the most outrageous financial scheme |
| Your stories | Your stories about financial scams and offers too good to be true |
 | ASIC is a member of the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. This Taskforce was set up in 2005 and comprises 19 government agencies in Australia and New Zealand with responsibility for consumer protection regarding frauds and scams. For more information about the Taskforce, visit the SCAMwatch website  . 2010 Scams surveyHelp us gather information on the scams you have received and how you have responded to them by participating in the ACFT 2010 Scams survey. |
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