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Report a Catfish in Australia
If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from Australia, here's where to report it and what law may apply.
Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report Scamwatch (ACCC / National Anti-Scam Centre)
Secondary Agency
File a Report ReportCyber (Australian Cyber Security Centre)
Applicable Law
Australian state and territory criminal codes generally cover fraud and deception offences that can apply to romance scams, alongside Commonwealth cybercrime law.
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