Security
Fraud and scams
Recognise common scams, protect your accounts, and report suspicious activity to OBS.
Common scams
Impersonation
Callers or messages claim to be from OBS, a government agency, or a delivery service and pressure you to act quickly.
Phishing
Emails, texts, or messages contain links to fake sign in pages that capture your password or codes.
Purchase scams
Offers that require payment before delivery, often on marketplaces or social platforms.
Investment scams
Promises of guaranteed or unusually high returns, often with pressure to act quickly.
Job offer scams
Job offers that require payment or personal identification numbers to proceed.
Romance scams
New relationships that quickly turn to requests for money or account information.