Scams Prevention Framework – Protecting Australians from scams

Publication 3 February 2025 Framework

Author: Treasury

In short

  • The framework sets up world‑leading protections against scams
  • it creates new obligations and rules for certain businesses in sectors targeted by scammers.

The guide covers:

  • roles in scam prevention
  • what is a scam
  • steps to prevent scams
  • sectors' obligation
  • intelligence sharing
  • consumer compensation.

These measures will protect consumers and make Australia harder for scammers to target.

Back to top