Welcome to WA ScamNet

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

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.

• Commissioner's Column
• From Around the World
• How to identify a scam
• Learn about the different types of scams
• Have you won an "overseas lottery"? 
• All about "bank scam emails" - have you received one?
  
• Complete scam listings:
  • A-Z listing
  • Scams by type
• About ScamNet
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Advice on fighting back
• Links
• Contact WA ScamNet

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!

Scams currently targeting WA

• Canadian Diamond Traders
• Canadian prize award cowboy
• Car online sale scam
• David Rhodes
• E-greeting card scam
• Euromillions lottery scam
• Get paid to shop
• Ilian Gabriel
• International Award Payment Centre
• Investment proposal email
• Maitre Norbu
• Opportunities Unlimited Publications
• Promo Direct Ltd
• Puppy for Sale
• Shipping fee scam

A full list of reported scams to ScamNet