Common questions
341 common questions about life admin in Australia, from 38 guides and 6 step-by-step checklists, grouped by topic. Tap a question to see the answer — every answer links to the official source.
Popular questions
- How do I get a tax file number?
- How long can I drive on my overseas licence?
- How many hours can I work on a student visa?
- How much is Family Tax Benefit per fortnight?
- My landlord won’t return my bond. What can I do?
- Can I bring spices and sweets from home?
- What is the minimum wage in Australia?
- Can international students or 482 visa holders get Medicare?
- How much super must my employer pay?
- How do I check a migration agent is registered?
- I just arrived — what should I sort out in my first week?
- What do I need before I start work in Australia?
- How does seeing a doctor work in Australia?
- How does renting work in Australia?
- How much does it cost to have a baby in Australia?
- At what age can I get the Age Pension, and how long must I have lived in Australia?
Step-by-step checklists
Just arrived in Australia? A first-week and first-month checklist for new migrants and international students
- I just arrived — what should I sort out in my first week?
- What should I do first after arriving in Australia?
- How do I set up a bank account when I arrive in Australia?
- Can I enrol in Medicare on a temporary visa?
- How long can I drive on my overseas licence after arriving?
- How much rental bond can I be asked for, and how do I know it has been lodged?
- My English is limited. How do I deal with government phone calls?
Starting work in Australia: a checklist for your TFN, super, pay, leave and tax
- What do I need before I start work in Australia?
- What is the minimum wage in Australia, and how are casuals paid?
- How much super must my employer pay, and do temporary visa holders get it?
- How much annual leave and sick leave do I get?
- My employer owes me wages or dismissed me suddenly. Where do I complain?
- When do I lodge my tax return in Australia?
- My boss wants me to get an ABN and work as a contractor. Is that allowed?
Seeing a doctor in Australia: Medicare eligibility, enrolment, GPs, prescriptions and emergency numbers
- How does seeing a doctor work in Australia?
- Can I get Medicare on a temporary visa?
- How do I enrol in Medicare, and how long does it take?
- Does it cost money to see a GP? What is bulk billing?
- How much do prescription medicines cost in Australia?
- I don't speak English well. How do I call for help in an emergency?
Renting in Australia: finding a place, signing, bond, condition report, utilities and getting your bond back (NSW, VIC, QLD)
- How does renting work in Australia?
- How many weeks' rent can a bond be in Australia?
- My landlord won't return my bond. What can I do?
- Does the condition report matter?
- How do I avoid rental scams?
- How do I set up electricity and gas for a rental?
Having a baby in Australia: a checklist for antenatal care, parental leave, Parental Leave Pay, Family Tax Benefit and child care
- How much does it cost to have a baby in Australia?
- How long is parental leave in Australia, and is it paid?
- Who can get Parental Leave Pay?
- How do I claim Family Tax Benefit, and how much is it?
- Can families on a temporary visa get Family Tax Benefit?
- How much Child Care Subsidy can I get?
Retiring in Australia: a checklist for the Age Pension, super and seniors cards
- At what age can I get the Age Pension, and how long must I have lived in Australia?
- How much Age Pension does a single person get per fortnight?
- Do my working years in China count towards the Australian pension?
- At what age can I withdraw my super?
- What card can older people get if they do not receive the pension?
- Can my visiting parents use Medicare?
Just arrived in Australia: TFN, myGov, bank account, customs and citizenship
Apply for a tax file number (TFN)
- How do I apply for a tax file number after arriving in Australia?
- Does a TFN cost anything, and how long does it take to get one?
- Can I apply for an Australian TFN before I arrive?
- I am on a Working Holiday visa. Where do I apply for a TFN?
- What happens if I start work without a TFN?
- I have lost or forgotten my TFN. Where can I find it?
- Who can I give my TFN to? Do my employer and bank need it?
- I got an SMS saying my TFN will be cancelled. Is it real?
Arriving in Australia: declaring food, medicines, duty-free goods and cash
- Can I bring packaged snacks and sweets from home into Australia? Do I need to declare them?
- Do I need to declare Ayurvedic, herbal or traditional medicines and supplements when I arrive in Australia?
- If I tick Yes for food on the Incoming Passenger Card, will I be fined?
- What is the fine for not declaring food at an Australian airport? Can my visa be cancelled?
- What is the duty-free allowance for alcohol and cigarettes in Australia? Can a family combine allowances?
- How much cash can I bring into Australia without declaring it? Does foreign currency count?
- What do I need to bring prescription medicines into Australia? How many months' supply can I bring?
- Can I bring dried meat, sausages, tea, dried fruit or rice into Australia?
Becoming an Australian citizen (conferral)
- How long after getting PR can I apply for Australian citizenship, and how is the 4 years counted?
- How long can I be outside Australia before I apply for citizenship?
- How much does the citizenship application cost, and do children pay?
- What is in the citizenship test, what is the pass mark, and do I need English?
- How long does citizenship take, and when is the ceremony?
- Can I keep my original citizenship and passport after becoming an Australian citizen?
- Can my children apply for citizenship together with me?
- Do I have to vote after I become a citizen, and how do I get an Australian passport?
Create a myGov account and link the ATO, Medicare and Centrelink
- What is myGov, and do I need to create an account when I arrive in Australia?
- How do I create a myGov account and what do I need?
- How do I link the ATO to myGov?
- What do I need to link Medicare to myGov?
- Can I create a myGov account without an Australian mobile number?
- What is the difference between myID and myGov? Do I have to install myID?
- What is a linking code and where do I get one?
- I got an SMS from myGov asking me to click a link to read a new message. Is it real?
Free interpreters (TIS National 131 450), free document translation and free English classes
- I do not speak English well. How do I call Centrelink or Medicare? Is there a free interpreter?
- What is 131 450? How do I use it and does it cost anything?
- Can I ask for a free interpreter at the GP or the pharmacy?
- Is there a free translation service for new migrants? How many documents can I translate?
- Can I get my overseas driving licence, degree certificate or marriage certificate translated into English for free?
- Who can join the free AMEP English classes? Is there a time limit?
- Can I use the free translation service for my visa or citizenship application documents?
- Does TIS National have an interpreter for my language? What do I say when I call?
Getting immigration help: registered migration agents and how to check them
- How do I check that a migration agent in Australia is genuine?
- Does a migration agent have to be registered? Can a lawyer handle my visa?
- Can my education agent help me with a work visa or PR?
- What can happen if I use an unregistered agent for my visa?
- Is there a standard fee for migration agents, and do I need a contract?
- How do I complain about my migration agent, and can I get my money back?
- How do I check my own visa conditions and expiry date?
- Is there any free immigration help?
Opening a bank account in Australia
- What documents do I need to open a bank account when I arrive in Australia?
- Can I open an Australian bank account before I arrive?
- Do I have to give my bank my TFN? What happens if I do not?
- Do Australian bank accounts have monthly fees, and how do I choose one?
- What should I know about sending money to Australia from home, or sending money back home?
- Is my money safe in an Australian bank? What if the bank fails?
- Why does my bank keep asking me to prove where my money comes from?
Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visas (417 / 462)
- Which working holiday visa can I apply for with my passport, 417 or 462?
- How much does the Work and Holiday visa (462) cost, and what is the age limit?
- How does the 462 ballot work, and how many places are there each year?
- What education, English and savings do I need for a 462 visa?
- How long can I work for the same employer on a working holiday visa?
- How do I get a second or third working holiday visa, and what is specified work?
- What tax rate do working holiday makers pay, and do I need a TFN?
- Can I study on a working holiday visa, and can I bring my children?
Shopping & consumer rights: refunds, faulty goods and scams
Consumer rights: refunds, repairs, warranties and complaints
- Something I bought in Australia is faulty. Can I get a refund? What if the shop only offers a repair?
- Can I return something if I just do not like it any more?
- The shop has a 'no refunds' sign. Does that mean I cannot return a faulty item?
- Can I return or exchange something without a receipt?
- My item broke after the warranty ended. Can I still go back to the shop?
- The shop told me to contact the manufacturer instead. Is that allowed?
- Who do I complain to about a shop? Does the ACCC handle complaints?
- Am I protected when I buy online, from overseas websites or second-hand?
Housing in Australia: renting, bonds, buying a home and energy bills
Buying a home: first home grants, stamp duty concessions, the 5% Deposit Scheme and foreign buyer rules
- I just got PR. What help is there for buying my first home in Australia?
- Can I really buy a home with a 5% deposit? Is there an income limit or a price cap?
- Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Sydney (NSW)? Up to what price is it free?
- How do I get the A$10,000 First Home Owner Grant in Melbourne (VIC)? Does it apply to an existing home?
- Is the A$30,000 first home grant for new homes in Brisbane (QLD) still available?
- I am on a 485, work or student visa. Can I buy a house in Australia? Do I need FIRB approval?
- How much is the FIRB application fee, and until when does the ban on established homes run?
- How much is the foreign buyer surcharge duty in NSW, VIC and QLD?
Electricity and gas bills: comparing plans, saving money and getting rebates
- How do I compare electricity prices in Australia? Which comparison website is the official one?
- What do 'reference price' and 'Default Market Offer' on my bill mean?
- I have just moved into a new place. How do I connect electricity and gas, and how long does it take?
- I have a Health Care Card. Is there an electricity rebate, and how do I apply?
- Is the government's Energy Bill Relief still available?
- I cannot pay my electricity bill. Will I be disconnected? Can I pay in instalments?
- My energy company overcharged me and ignores my complaint. Who do I contact?
- Are comparing plans and rebates in Melbourne (VIC) different from other states?
Rental bonds and basic tenant rights: how much, who holds it, how to get it back
- What is the maximum rental bond a landlord can ask for in Australia?
- Do I pay the bond to the landlord or to the government? How do I check it was lodged?
- How do I complete the condition report when I move in, and how many days do I have to return it?
- How do I get my bond back after moving out, and how long does it take?
- The landlord wants to deduct cleaning or repair costs from my bond and I disagree. What can I do?
- Can my landlord end my lease without giving a reason?
- Can I transfer my bond to a new rental when I move?
- Who do I contact about a rental dispute, and what is the phone number?
Getting around: overseas licences, buying a used car and rego
Buying a used car: checks, transfer of registration and duty
- How do I check whether a used car in Australia has a loan on it or is stolen?
- How much does a PPSR check cost? Can I search by number plate?
- Do I need an inspection when buying privately? What are a pink slip, an RWC and a safety certificate?
- How many days do I have to transfer the registration after buying a used car? Is there a penalty if I am late?
- How are the transfer fee and stamp duty on a used car calculated?
- Does a used car from a dealer come with a warranty? What if a car I bought privately breaks down?
- Can I transfer a car bought in another state directly into my state?
- The seller says the rego has six months left. Does it stay valid after the transfer?
Driving on an overseas licence and transferring it to a state licence
- How long can I drive in Australia on my overseas driving licence?
- I am on a student or work visa. Can I legally drive on my overseas licence, and do I need a translation?
- I have permanent residency (PR). How long do I have to transfer to an Australian licence?
- Do I need to pass tests to transfer my overseas licence? Which tests?
- Where do I get my licence translated? Is a NAATI translation accepted in every state?
- Can I drive in Australia on an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
- How much does it cost to transfer my licence?
- Are the rules the same in every state? What happens if I move to another state?
Family & kids: Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy, Parental Leave Pay and getting married
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
- How do I apply for Child Care Subsidy in Australia?
- How much Child Care Subsidy can I get, and how is it worked out from family income?
- What is the 3 Day Guarantee in 2026, and how many hours of subsidised care do I get per fortnight?
- Can I get Child Care Subsidy on a temporary visa?
- I just got my PR. Is there a waiting period for Child Care Subsidy?
- What is the hourly rate cap for daycare?
- My CCS claim was approved. Why do I still need to confirm the enrolment in myGov?
- What do I need to do at the end of the year for CCS balancing, and what happens if I do not lodge a tax return?
Family Tax Benefit (FTB)
- What is Family Tax Benefit in Australia and how do I apply?
- What is the difference between Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B?
- What is the income limit for Family Tax Benefit?
- I just got my PR. How long do I have to wait before I can get Family Tax Benefit?
- Can I get Family Tax Benefit on a student visa or work visa?
- Will my child's missing vaccinations affect Family Tax Benefit?
- How much is Family Tax Benefit per fortnight?
- Centrelink says I was overpaid FTB at the end of the year and must pay it back. Why?
Getting married in Australia: notice, celebrants, registry weddings and certificates
- How do I get married in Australia? How far in advance do I need to start?
- We are not Australian citizens. Can we marry in Australia on a visitor or student visa?
- What is the cheapest way to get married? How much does a registry office wedding cost?
- What is the Notice of Intended Marriage and what documents do I need?
- How do I apply for a marriage certificate? How much does it cost and how long does it take?
- Can I use the certificate I get on the wedding day for a visa or to change my name?
- Can same-sex couples marry in Australia?
- Does getting married in Australia give me a partner visa?
Parental Leave Pay (Paid Parental Leave scheme)
- How many weeks of Parental Leave Pay can I get in Australia?
- How much is Parental Leave Pay per day?
- Can I get Parental Leave Pay if I am self-employed or do not have a regular job? How does the work test work?
- What is the income limit for Parental Leave Pay?
- I just got my PR and I am having a baby. Can I get Parental Leave Pay, and how long is the waiting period?
- Can fathers get Parental Leave Pay? Does Dad and Partner Pay still exist?
- When should I claim Parental Leave Pay, and what is the deadline after the birth?
- Does the government pay super on Parental Leave Pay?
Education: school enrolment, student work rights, OSHC and HECS-HELP
Domestic student fees: Commonwealth supported places, HECS-HELP and repayments
- I am a permanent resident. Can I get HECS-HELP, or only a Commonwealth supported place?
- How are university fees calculated for New Zealand citizens in Australia? Can they get HECS-HELP?
- How much does a domestic student pay per year? How different are business and nursing?
- When do I start repaying my HECS debt? What is the 2026–27 repayment threshold?
- What is the 20% HECS debt cut? Do I need to apply for it?
- How much is HECS indexation on 1 June each year?
- If I withdraw from a unit before the census date, do I still pay for it?
- I was an international student and now have PR. Can I pay domestic fees?
Enrolling your child in a public school: enrolment, catchments and fees for temporary visa holders
- At what age can my child start public primary school in Australia, and what is the first year called?
- How do I find my local school catchment, and can I enrol in a school outside it?
- What documents do I need to enrol my child in a public school?
- I am on a student or work visa. Does my child pay fees at a public school, and how much?
- Are public school fees for a child on a 482 visa the same in NSW, VIC and QLD?
- When does the Australian school year start, and how many terms are there?
- How early do I need to apply for Prep?
- How does a child on a temporary visa get an Authority to Enrol?
Health cover for students (OSHC) and temporary visa holders (OVHC)
- Do I have to buy OSHC for my Student visa, and from which date?
- What does OSHC cover? Are dental and glasses included?
- Which insurers sell OSHC, and can I change from the one my university chose?
- Does OSHC have waiting periods, and does it cover pregnancy and childbirth?
- What health insurance do I need on a 482 work visa if I do not have Medicare?
- I am on a temporary visa without Medicare. Can I get a Medicare levy exemption at tax time?
- Do I still pay anything when I see a doctor with OSHC?
- My insurer refused my claim. Who can I complain to?
Working on a Student visa: the 48-hour limit
- How many hours can I work on a Student visa while my course is in session?
- I have just arrived in Australia and my course has not started yet. Can I start working?
- Is there a limit on work hours during the holidays on a Student visa?
- Is there a work limit for PhD and master's by research students?
- Can my spouse or dependants on my Student visa work, and for how many hours?
- What happens if I work more than 48 hours a fortnight? Will my visa be cancelled?
- Do I need a TFN before I start work, and do I get the same minimum wage as locals?
- Does a work placement in my course count towards the 48 hours?
Work & tax: minimum wage, leave, tax returns, super, ABNs and JobSeeker
Fixing workplace problems: unpaid wages, dismissal and exploitation
- My employer hasn't paid my wages. Who do I complain to?
- I was fired without a reason. How do I appeal, and is there a time limit?
- Does it cost money to complain to Fair Work? Do I need a lawyer?
- I'm on a student or work visa. My employer asked me to pay for the job and threatened to cancel my visa. Can I report this?
- I left my job and my employer won't pay my final pay and unused annual leave. What can I do?
- I'm being bullied, sexually harassed or discriminated against at work. Who can help?
- I was injured at work. Who pays my wages and medical bills?
- What is the difference between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission?
JobSeeker Payment (unemployment support)
- I lost my job in Australia. Can I get unemployment benefits from Centrelink?
- How much is JobSeeker Payment?
- I just got my PR. Can I claim JobSeeker, or do I have to wait?
- I'm on a student or work visa and lost my job. Can I apply to Centrelink?
- Can I get JobSeeker if I have savings? What is the assets limit?
- Can I do casual work while on JobSeeker? How much can I earn before my payment is reduced?
- How do I apply for JobSeeker? Do I have to go to a Centrelink office?
- What do I have to do while on JobSeeker? Will my payment stop if I miss an appointment?
Leave entitlements: annual, sick, public holidays and parental leave
- How many days of annual leave and sick leave does a full-time employee get in Australia?
- I'm a casual. Do I get any sick leave or annual leave?
- A family member has died. How many days of bereavement leave can I take, and is it paid?
- Do I get paid for public holidays if I don't work? Can my employer make me work on a public holiday?
- How long is unpaid parental leave in Australia, and how long do I need to have worked?
- How many days of government Parental Leave Pay can I get?
- What is long service leave and how many years do I need to work to get it?
- My manager keeps messaging me after hours. Can I ignore it?
Lodging your tax return: income year, due dates, tax rates and the Medicare levy
- When is tax time in Australia, and what is the due date for my tax return?
- What are the individual income tax rates for 2026–27?
- What is the tax-free threshold? Do I need to lodge a return if my income is low?
- Are international students and temporary visa holders tax residents? How do the rates differ?
- What is the Medicare levy, and why do I pay it if I do not have Medicare?
- What is the tax rate for working holiday makers?
- How do I lodge with myTax, and when is my information pre-filled?
- How long does my refund take, and how do I pay tax I owe?
Minimum wage, casual loading and pay slips
- What is the minimum wage in Australia right now? How much is it per hour?
- I'm a casual. My employer says I get no annual leave but 25% extra on my hourly rate. Is that right?
- I'm 17. Can my employer pay me less than the minimum wage?
- My employer pays cash in hand and doesn't give pay slips. Is that legal?
- How often must I be paid? Is it normal to be paid only once a month?
- How do I find the minimum pay rate for my industry (award)?
- I'm on a student or work visa. My employer says visa holders can be paid less. Is that true?
- When does the minimum wage go up each year?
Starting a small business: ABN, GST registration and tax invoices
- Do I need an ABN for freelance or side work in Australia? How do I apply, and does it cost anything?
- My boss wants me to get an ABN and work for him as a contractor. Is that normal?
- Do I need to register for GST to drive for Uber or deliver food?
- At what turnover do I have to register for GST, and what is the GST rate?
- What is a BAS and how often do I lodge it?
- What is the difference between a sole trader and a company?
- What must I put on an invoice for it to count as a tax invoice?
- A website says it will get me an ABN for a fee. Is it legitimate?
Superannuation (super): employer contributions, choosing a fund and DASP
- How much super does my employer have to pay me in Australia?
- I am on a temporary visa or working holiday. Does my employer still have to pay super?
- Do I have to choose a super fund for a new job? What happens if I do not?
- What is a stapled super fund?
- How do I check how much super I have and whether my employer has paid it?
- I have several super accounts. Can I combine them?
- Can I get my super back after I leave Australia, and how much tax is taken?
- At what age can I access my super in Australia?
Health: Medicare, GPs and bulk billing, PBS prescriptions and mental health
Enrolling in Medicare: who is eligible and how to apply
- I just got my PR. How do I enrol in Medicare?
- I have applied for PR and am waiting for a decision. Can I get Medicare now?
- Can international students or 482 visa holders get Medicare?
- What documents do I need to enrol in Medicare? Do I have to visit a service centre?
- How long does the Medicare card take to arrive? Can I see a doctor before it comes?
- What does Medicare actually cover? Does it pay for dental and ambulance?
- Does my country have a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia?
- How do I link Medicare to myGov?
Mental health support: Lifeline, Beyond Blue and help in your language
- Is there a mental health helpline in Australia that supports my language?
- I'm feeling very low and want to talk to someone. Who do I call?
- I'm having thoughts of suicide, or worried a family member is. What should I do?
- Does Medicare cover seeing a psychologist in Australia? Do I need to see a GP first?
- What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan and how many sessions can I claim per year?
- Who can I contact if I'm worried about my child's mental health?
- What is a Medicare Mental Health Centre and does it cost anything?
- I'm an international student without Medicare. Can I use these services?
PBS prescriptions: co-payments and the Safety Net
- How much do prescription medicines cost in Australia?
- With Medicare, is every medicine capped at A$25?
- What is the PBS Safety Net and how does it work?
- What is a 60-day prescription and how do I get one?
- How long is a prescription valid? What is a repeat?
- Why does the same medicine cost different amounts at different pharmacies?
- I'm an international student without Medicare. Do I pay full price for medicines?
- I've run out of medicine and can't see a doctor in time. Can the pharmacy supply it first?
Seeing a GP: bulk billing, costs and Medicare benefits
- How much does it cost to see a GP in Australia?
- What does bulk billing mean? Is it free to see the doctor?
- How do I find a bulk billing clinic near me?
- How do I claim from Medicare after seeing a doctor, and how much do I get back?
- Do I need a GP referral to see a specialist? How long is a referral valid?
- What if I feel unwell at night or on the weekend and the clinic is closed?
- I'm an international student without Medicare. How do I see a GP?
- Can I get an interpreter when I see a doctor?
Retirement: the Age Pension and seniors cards
Age Pension
- At what age can I get the Age Pension in Australia?
- My parents migrated to Australia. How many years must they live here before they can get the Age Pension?
- How much is the Age Pension per fortnight?
- What are the income and assets limits for the Age Pension?
- Can I keep working while on the Age Pension? What is the Work Bonus?
- Does Australia have a social security agreement with my country? Can the years I lived overseas count towards the 10 years?
- When and how do I apply for the Age Pension in myGov?
- Can I get the Age Pension if I have super?
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and state Seniors Cards
- What concession cards can seniors get if they do not get the Age Pension?
- What is the income limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card? Is there an assets test?
- What benefits does the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card give? Are medicines cheaper?
- My parents have PR. How long until they can apply for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
- Can I get the NSW Seniors Card at 60? What if I am still working?
- What is the difference between the Victorian Seniors Card and the Seniors Business Discount Card?
- How old do I need to be for the Queensland Seniors Card?
- Does a Seniors Card give discounts on public transport?
Safety & help: emergencies, scams, free interpreting and voting
Emergency numbers: 000, 112, 106 and non-emergency numbers
- What number do I call for the police in Australia? Is it also 000 for an ambulance?
- Does calling 000 cost money? Can I call without mobile signal?
- My English is limited. Can I get an interpreter when I call 000?
- What is the difference between 112 and 000?
- My car was stolen or my house was burgled, but it's over now. Which number do I call?
- A storm damaged my roof or my house is flooding. Who do I call?
- My child swallowed medicine or dishwashing liquid. What number do I call?
- It's the middle of the night and I'm not sure whether to go to emergency. Who can I ask?
Enrol to vote after becoming an Australian citizen
- I just became an Australian citizen. Do I have to enrol to vote, and how soon?
- Can I vote in Australia on a PR visa? What about New Zealand citizens?
- Is there a fine for not voting in Australia? How much is it?
- What ID do I need to enrol to vote online? What if I do not have a driver licence?
- I moved house. Do I need to update my enrolment address?
- I am overseas during a federal election. Can I skip voting? Will I be removed from the roll?
- Do I need to enrol separately for state and local council elections?
- Does the AEC have a phone line in my language?
Scams in Australia: common scams, how to spot them and where to report
- I got a call from someone claiming to be police or an embassy from my home country, saying I am involved in money laundering. Is it real?
- They say a parcel in my name contains fake passports and I will be deported unless I transfer money to prove my innocence. What should I do?
- Someone I met online is guiding me to invest in cryptocurrency with guaranteed returns. Can I trust them?
- A WhatsApp message offers a high-paying work-from-home job doing tasks for commission. Is it a scam?
- A landlord says they are overseas, will not let me inspect the property and wants a deposit first. Is that normal?
- I transferred money to a scammer. What should I do first? Can I get my money back?
- Where do I report scam calls and texts? Should I go to the police?
- Does Scamwatch have information in languages other than English?
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