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ASIC Intensifies Efforts Against Investment Scams, Shuts Down 130 Websites Weekly

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ASIC Intensifies Efforts Against Investment Scams, Shuts Down 130 Websites Weekly

by Raxer X.
03/01/2025
in Fraud & Scams, Security & Risk

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has significantly increased its efforts to combat investment scams, now shutting down an average of 130 fraudulent websites each week. Since the implementation of its “scam website takedown capability” in July 2023, ASIC has removed a total of 10,240 investment scam websites and online advertisements.

The breakdown of these takedowns includes 7,227 fake investment platforms, 1,564 phishing scam hyperlinks, and 1,257 cryptocurrency investment scams. This initiative aims to protect Australian consumers from increasingly sophisticated online scams that often appear legitimate.

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In addition to website removals, ASIC has intensified its regulatory actions. Over the past six months, the commission has initiated 109 new investigations—a 31% increase from the previous period—commenced 15 new court actions, and completed 376 surveillance operations. These efforts have resulted in securing AUD 46.6 million in civil penalties and obtaining 13 criminal convictions.

ASIC’s Deputy Chair, Sarah Court, emphasized the importance of these measures, stating that scammers are employing advanced technologies to deceive Australians with investment scams that often appear highly credible. She reaffirmed ASIC’s commitment to removing such scams before they reach consumers and to holding financial institutions accountable for their scam detection and response practices.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported that Australians lost AU$2.74 billion to financial fraud and scams in the past year, marking a 13.1% decrease from the previous year. Despite this decline, the financial losses remain substantial, underscoring the ongoing need for vigilant regulatory actions.

ASIC’s proactive approach includes collaborating with third-party organizations specializing in cybercrime detection to identify and dismantle fraudulent websites efficiently. This strategy is part of a broader effort to adapt to the evolving landscape of online scams and to protect consumers from financial harm.

Financial regulators worldwide are also enhancing their efforts to combat fraudulent financial services platforms. While many regulators issue warnings, some, like those in Italy, have the authority to block access to these platforms within their jurisdictions. ASIC’s comprehensive measures reflect a commitment to safeguarding the financial well-being of Australians in an increasingly complex digital environment.

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