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Scams, safety & emergencies

Recognising and reporting scams, identity theft, bushfire and flood preparation, and the numbers that matter in an emergency.

How to prepare for a bushfireThe decision that saves lives is made in winter, not on the day. This covers writing a survival plan, understanding the fire dange…8 minverified 2026-07-30
How to report a scam in Australia — and try to get your money backThe first hour matters more than everything that follows. This is the correct order: bank first, then ReportCyber, then Scamwatch,…8 minverified 2026-07-30
What to do if your identity is stolenIdentity theft is not one problem but a cascade of them, and the order of response matters. This is the sequence: credit bans firs…8 minverified 2026-07-30
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