Anti-Scam

Protect Yourself from Fraud

At ausbusinesslisting.com.au, most users are genuine and trustworthy. However, scams can still occur on any online platform.

Please follow the safety advice below to protect yourself when dealing with other users.

🛡️ Safety Tips for Australian Users

✔️ Prefer Local, In-Person Transactions

Whenever possible:

• Meet the person face-to-face
• Inspect the product or service before payment

Public places (e.g. shopping centres, cafés) are recommended for safety.

✔️ Be Careful with Bank Transfers & PayID

In Australia, scammers often request payment via:

• Bank Transfer (BSB & Account Number)
• PayID / Osko

⚠️ Important:

• These payments are usually instant and difficult to reverse
• Only send money if you fully trust the person

✔️ Use Secure Payment Methods Where Possible

For added protection, consider:

• PayPal (Goods & Services only)
• Credit cards (may offer chargeback protection)

Avoid:

• PayPal “Friends & Family” for business transactions

✔️ Avoid Unusual Payment Requests

Be cautious if someone asks for:

• Gift cards (e.g. Apple, Google Play, Steam)
• Cryptocurrency
• Partial payments before meeting

These are common scam tactics.

✔️ Do Not Send Money Without Verification

Before making any payment, confirm:

• Full name
• Business name (if applicable)
• ABN (Australian Business Number)
• Phone number
• Physical address

Search online or use ABN Lookup to verify legitimacy.

✔️ Do Not Accept Overpayments

A common scam involves:

• Buyer sends more money than required
• Asks for a refund of the difference

⚠️ The original payment may later be reversed.

✔️ Keep Records of Communication

Always keep:

• Emails
• SMS / chat messages
• Screenshots of listings
• Payment receipts

✔️ Trust Your Instincts

If something feels off or too good to be true — it probably is.