As a business owner, it’s important to learn how to protect yourself and your business from scams. Many scammers will imitate government departments to try and lure you into giving them valuable information and paying false payments.

Scams targeting ASIC customers

Recently there have been a number of scams targeting customers of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Customers are being contacted via email by scammers pretending to be ASIC staff requesting payment of fees and personal information to renew their business or company name.

The emails from scammers can often contain a link to an invoice with fake payment details or infect your computer with malware. Emails claiming to be from ASIC are probably a scam if it asks you to:

• make payments over the phone
• make payments to receive refunds
• provide credit and bank details directly by email or phone.

To learn more, including what to do if you’re unsure whether an email is from ASIC, check out ASIC’s information on Scams targeting ASIC customers.

Find out more:

• Go to the Scams targeting ASIC customers to find out more about the scam.
• If you’ve been a victim of a scam or targeted by scammers, report it to SCAMwatch by completing an online form or by calling 1300 795 995.
• Head to our Scams targeting business information for tips on common scams to be aware of and how to protect your business.
• Read our information on Online Scams.