Published on 04 August 2026
To acknowledge Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August) we will be hosting a series of free events.
With Australians losing more than $2 billion to scams in 2024, building community awareness and resilience has never been more important.
Sessions are designed to help the community recognise, avoid and report scams so participants can better:
Identify common scams,
Spot warning signs and
Take preventative steps
Tuesday 25 August, 2pm-4pm Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill Free ticketed event. Book online or phone 9265 4877
Join us for a fun and educational session of scam bingo this Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August).
Session is designed to help participants recognise, avoid and report scams so they can better:
Participants should bring their notebooks and a pen.
Thursday 27 August, 10am –11am Oakleigh Library, 148 Drummond Street, Oakleigh Free ticketed event. Book online or phone 9518 3970
Think you’d spot a scam? Scams are getting smarter. Are you?
During Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August) find out how scammers operate and how to stay one step ahead.
Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself and your community.
Join us for a free Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August) presentation in partnership with Victoria Police.
Presented in Mandarin, Senior Constable and Multicultural Liaison Officer, Ding Cai will discuss the different kinds of scams, how to recognise them and how to keep your identity and information secure online.
本次讲座与维多利亚警方合作举办，高级警员兼多元文化联络官蔡丁将以普通话讲解
不同类型的诈骗、如何识别诈骗以及如何保护您的在线身份和信息安全
Tuesday 25 August, 10am - 11.30am Meeting Room, Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill Free ticketed event. Book online or phone 03 9518 3950
Wednesday 26 August, 6pm – 7.30pm Meeting Room, Mount Waverley Library, 41 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley Free ticketed event. Book online or phone 03 9518 3950
Delivered by Monash Public Library Service in partnership with Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers Victoria.
wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au