About WA ScamNet

Scams, ripoffs and frauds are becoming more and more commonplace. The Department of Consumer and Employment Protection has developed  WAScamNet as one method of combatting this ever increasing problem.

What is WA ScamNet?

WA ScamNet profiles the most prevalent scams targeting Western Australians and provides information on different types of scams, how to recognise scams, and what to do if you have received a scam. It also provides links to other useful websites.

How can you help WA ScamNet?

WA ScamNet gathers information from consumers and businesses and profiles scams that have targeted Western Australians. Simply by sending in your suspect emails and letters, Consumer Protection can identify the most prevalent scams and provide information to law enforcement agencies here in Australia and overseas.

Join us in the fight against scams!

You can also report an email-scam to the Department instantly via email. Simply forward the suspicious email to our WA ScamNet hotlink: wascamnet@docep.wa.gov.au.

Telephone Consumer Protection: 1300 30 40 54 (for the cost of a local call from anywhere in WA);

Fax WA ScamNet: 08 9282 0862;

Alternatively, post any letter scams you receive direct to WA ScamNet (no stamp required):