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Beware of fake bank email scams Watch out - some emails look surprisingly genuine. |
| How to spot a financial scam | Key points to help you identify a financial scam |
| Safety checks to protect yourself | List of known unlicensed overseas callers. Check that the business or person is licensed |
| Checking ASIC's databases | Check some basic facts about the people, companies or schemes you are thinking of dealing with before you get financial advice, hand over your money for an investment, or buy financial products |
| Defending yourself against the hard sell | Some salespeople use the hard sell and can persuade you to buy anything! |
| Laws that protect you from scams | Australia's legal requirements support a whole system to protect you from fraud and dishonesty |
| International investing | Advice you should read before you invest overseas |
| Complex investments products checklist | Financial investment risks and returns |
| Companies and investment schemes | Before you to join an investment scheme, check to see if the company or scheme provider is operating legally |
Don't get burned ( ASIC website) | Know who you are dealing with. Read ASIC's tips to avoid getting burned by shonky operators |
| Stay informed with FIDO news | Keep up with the latest financial tips and safety checks if you join up for our regular email newsletter, FIDO News |
The little black book of scams (ACCC website) Protect your financial identity has practical protection tips. Stay Smart Online includes information about securing your computer from hackers and shopping and banking safely online. Scamwatch has information about scams, including those outside ASIC's powers. Australian High Tech Crime Centre has information about personal firewalls, virus scanners and intrusion detection systems.
