Alarm Raised over New AusPost Scam

Alarm raised over new AusPost scam

Australia Post has sounded the alarm over a new type of scam emerging over Facebook Marketplace, as criminals try their hand at new ways to exploit sellers.

Warning for online marketplace users over rising threat of Australia Post scam

Australians lost more than $2 billion to scams in 2025.

Australia Post issues urgent warning over viral marketplace scams

The classic porch pick-up is being replaced by a digital trap as Australia Post sounds the alarm on a surge in sophisticated scams targeting second-hand sellers. With Australians spending a record $18.9 billion on online marketplaces over the past year, cybercriminals are now embedding themselves into transactions on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace in a bid to drain bank accounts.The scam typically begins with a "buyer" showing immediate …

AusPost warns of growing online scam threat

Australia Post has warned of an increase in scams targeting sellers on online marketplaces, with more than 2500 reports of users being targeted by scams linked to these platforms this year. Adam Cartwright, chief information officer at Australia Post, said scammers are using online marketplaces to reach users. Scammers pose as buyers and approach sellers on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. They then send links or QR codes via Messenger th…