Responding to being scammed
Contact your bank immediately
If you think you may have fallen victim to a tax scam, contact your bank immediately. The best chance of recovering your funds is when action is taken as soon as possible, your bank can also implement security measures to your accounts.
Report the scam to ReportCyber
If you have lost money or provided personal information to a potential scammer, contact ReportCyber to officially report the scam. This report will be referred directly to the relevant law enforcement department.
Report the scam to Scamwacth
If you were not impacted by the scam, contact Scamwatch to report the scam. This report will help Scamwatch learn more about scammers' activities in Australia and helps them design new and better ways to stop them whilst also informing communities about emerging scams.
Contact ID Support NSW for identity protection
Seek identity remediation assistance and advice from ID Support NSW, ID Support NSW advisors can assist with credit blocks and other identity protection measures for impacted individuals.
Contact Lifeline for crisis support
For crisis support to help with emotional distress about scams, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or access support via online chat. Being scammed can be a stressful experience, there are support services ready to help you.