…warnings Issued About: Impersonation Investment Scams, Impersonation Bond Investment Scams, Impersonation Term Deposit Investment Scam Or Investment Scams, Bond Investment Scams, Term Deposit Scams…

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ASIC issued public warnings about investment impersonation scams targeting Australian investors, primarily involving fraudulent offers of high-yield corporate bonds, treasury bonds, term deposits, and green bonds. Scammers impersonate legitimate financial institutions, requesting victims complete application forms, scan identification documents, and transfer funds to bank accounts unrelated to the purported institution. The scheme often initiates after victims submit online enquiry forms through third-party or comparison websites. ASIC advised consumers to report suspected scams to their financial institution, ASIC, and local police, and provided resources for identity fraud victims including Commonwealth Victim's Certificates, IDcare support services, and ScamWatch guidance. The warnings referenced earlier ASIC alerts regarding Qantas bonds, Telstra bonds, and treasury bonds, and updated MoneySmart educational pages on bonds and term deposits.