Scams Awareness Week
An annual week in late August run through the ACCC's Scamwatch to help Australians spot and report scams. In 2026 it ran from 24 to 28 August.
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About the day
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission runs the campaign through Scamwatch with partner organisations. The 2026 theme was that no one is just a number, alongside the advice to stop, check and protect.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23 to 27 August 2027 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 28 August to 1 September 2028 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 27 to 31 August 2029 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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