Tasmania recorded a major drop in scam losses over the past year.
Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Guy Barnett, said the new figures were reported through Scamwatch, and showed the significant reduction in scam related financial losses.
"Tasmania fell from losses of $5.16 million in 2024 to $2.47 million in 2025, a year on year reduction of more than $2.68 million," Minister Barnett said.
"Importantly, scam losses reported by Tasmanians aged over 55 fell dramatically from $3.42 million in 2024 to $1.21 million in 2025, a reduction of more than $2.2 million.
"While these results closely align with the national improvement in the fight against scammers, it is especially pleasing to see such a significant fall for our state compared with other jurisdictions.
"These figures show the strength of statewide community awareness efforts and coordinated national disruption strategies.
"This substantial drop in losses shows Tasmanians are becoming more confident in recognising and avoiding scams-especially our older community members, who have seen the greatest improvement.
"The Tasmanian community should be proud of these results which reflect a better understanding of the methods used by scammers."
While these results are encouraging, scammers continue to evolve. This is why ongoing vigilance and education remain essential.
Throughout 2025, Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) delivered Scams Awareness information sessions to support community understanding of emerging scam risks and prevention strategies, which will continue this year.
Community organisations and stakeholders can register an expression of interest for a 2026 session on the CBOS website.
Tasmanians who believe they may have been targeted by a scam are encouraged to report it to Scamwatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au.
