Think you have been scammed?

    If you believe you may have been scammed or you have shared personal or account information, contact AMP as soon as possible.

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    No one’s just a number

    Last year, more than 274,000* Aussies fell victim to a scam. Not careless people. Not naive people. Just ordinary people whose money, time or trust was stolen. This Scams Awareness Week, we're raising awareness that scams can happen to anyone and sharing simple ways to help you stay protected. AMP is here to help. If you think you have been scammed, contact us immediately.

    Remember these 3 simple steps 

    STOP

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    Always pause before acting on unexpected requests for money or personal information.

    CHECK

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    Verify who you're really dealing with. If you're unsure about a message, email or call, contact the organisation directly.

    PROTECT

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     If something doesn't feel right, act quickly. Contact us immediately if you think you've shared financial information or lost money to a scam.

    How to report a scam to other services

     Report scams to Scamwatch

    If the scam involves myGov, Centrelink, Medicare or other Services Australia services, report it to Services Australia Scams and Identity Theft .

    If your identity information has been compromised, seek support from IDCARE, Australia’s national identity and cyber support service.

    Important information

     

    Any information contained on this page is provided by AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121 (AWM Services), a part of the AMP Group (AMP). The information is general in nature and for educational purposes only. It hasn’t taken your financial or personal circumstances into account.

    While this information is intended to help raise awareness of scams and support you to protect yourself, scammers continually adapt their tactics, and risks may change over time. 

    Before acting on any information, you should consider whether it is appropriate to your circumstances and review any relevant Product Disclosure Statements, Terms and Conditions, and other applicable documentation. You should also consider seeking independent professional advice (including financial, legal or tax advice) and verify communications using official channels where appropriate.

    Where external contributors or third parties are referenced, the views expressed are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of AMP.

    While reasonable efforts are made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, all information on this website is subject to change without notice. If you believe you have been impacted by a scam, contact us immediately.  

    No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed or otherwise used without the prior written permission of AWM Services.


    Footnote

    *National Anti-Scam Centre's Targeting Scams Report 2025