⚠️ AUSTRALIANS LOSE $554 MILLION TO SCAMS IN JUST SIX MONTHS

Australians reported $554.1 million in scam losses during the first half of 2026 across 122,550 reports, according to new ACCC figures. Despite the number of reports falling 11%, reported losses actually increased.

Investment scams accounted for $80.4 million in losses reported to Scamwatch, while cryptocurrency and bank transfers were each linked to more than $50 million stolen.

@Aussie 🙂