Look for home repair red flags
Dodgy tradies are not always easy to spot, but there are home repair red flags that can help reduce the risk of being ripped off.
Dodgy tradies: Beware home repair scams
Has anyone knocked on the front door to say your roof needs urgent repairs? Perhaps you have paid a deposit to a tradie for work that was never done. Home repair scams are more common than you think – and they can be very costly.
Scare tactics: What to do about ghost stores
As an increasing number of Australians are ripped off by ghost stores, those caught in the trap may be wondering if there is anything they can do.
Online haunts: Watch out for ghost stores
Snapped up a bargain online from a local store only to find there is nothing local about it? Or that it doesn’t even exist? You are one of a growing number of Australians haunted by ghost stores.
Facebook Marketplace robbery alert
No one expects to fall victim to a Facebook Marketplace robbery when they choose the popular online platform to sell items.
Raising the alarm: Report scams on Facebook
Although online marketplaces are increasingly aware of the risks of fraud and scams, the level of protection varies from platform to platform. But you should always report scams on Facebook or any other online marketplace.