Financial risks such as scams, gambling harm and financial abuse can happen to anyone. Knowing how to protect your money helps you stay safe, avoid serious problems and get support quickly if something goes wrong.
Financial safety
Learn how to recognise scams, prevent identity theft and financial abuse, and get help for gambling harm or money problems.
Financial abuse (Moneysmart)
Read information about what financial abuse is, learn how to manage it, and how to access services.
Gamble Aware
Read information about how different gambling products work, the ways gambling can impact your life, and the steps you can take to stay in control.
Gambling help online
Read information about getting free online support for anyone affected by gambling.
Betstop the National Self-exclusion Register
Read information about Betstop's National Self-exclusion Register, which provides people the opportunity to self-exclude from all Australian licensed interactive wagering and gambling services (online and telephone-based) for a minimum period of 3 months, up to a lifetime.
Scams and identity theft (Services Australia)
Read information about how to protect yourself against scams, and steps to take if you are a victim of scams or identity theft.
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