Protect Your Financial ID

This page is designed to help you protect your yourself against identity fraud and other financial scams. Provided are links to advice and information issued by the government you may find useful.

Illegal early access to super
Australians are being warned to steer clear of illegal offers to release their superannuation benefits before retirement.
Avoid illegal schemes that try to get your super money out early, and save yourself from getting cheated and from heavy tax and legal penalties. These schemes are sometimes promoted by word of mouth or shady advertising. Read the "Illegal early access to super" flyer for more information.

source: "Getting super before your preservation age" www.fido.gov.au

ID Theft Booklet - Protecting your Identity
A number of ID theft prevention products have been developed to help Australians prevent, and deal with, identity theft. The ID Theft Booklet is about how to prevent, and respond to, identity theft. It provides practical strategies on how individuals can protect themselves from becoming victims of identity theft, and what to do if they become a victim of this crime. Read the "ID Theft Booklet - Protecting your Identity" for more information.

source: "Identity security" www.ag.gov.au

What to do if your identity is stolen
If your identity has been stolen, it’s essential that you act quickly to minimise the damage already caused and to limit the possibility of future problems. Visit protectfinancialid.org.au for a step by step guide.

source: "Immediate steps" www.protectfinancialid.org.au

SCAMwatch
SCAMwatch is a site to help you recognise, report and protect yourself from scams.

source: www.scamwatch.gov.au