Where to report
If you are in immediate danger or a crime is in progress, call 000.
| Authority | What it handles | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Scamwatch (National Anti-Scam Centre) | The national channel for reporting scams, run by the National Anti-Scam Centre. | scamwatch.gov.au |
| ReportCyber | Cybercrime, including online fraud and identity theft, reported to law enforcement. | cyber.gov.au |
| IDCARE | Free support if your identity or accounts have been compromised. | idcare.org |
| Your bank | Payments you were tricked into making, or unauthorised transactions. Report as soon as possible. | The number on your card, or in your banking app |
Regulators and redress
| Body | Role | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) | Consumer protection and competition; oversees the National Anti-Scam Centre. | accc.gov.au |
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) | Investment and financial-services misconduct; maintains warnings about unlicensed firms. | asic.gov.au |
| IDCARE | National identity and cyber support service. | idcare.org |
If money has left your account
Tell your bank straight away. What can be done about a payment depends on how it was sent and on the facts of the case.
How Reascon works here
Where a matter touches Australia, we document it to the standard the authorities above require and refer it through the correct channel. We work with victims to gather what they have, and with lawyers acting pro bono in Australia. We do not act as your legal representative unless a regulated lawyer formally takes that role.
Been affected? Start at Get help. Received a notice from us? See Verify a notice from us. Or submit evidence directly.