PANews reported on November 13th that, according to Decrypt, the Australian Federal Police warned on Wednesday that scammers are using Australia's national cybercrime reporting system, ReportCyber, to submit fake reports using stolen personal information. They then impersonate Australian Federal Police officers to call victims and steal their digital assets. The scam is highly deceptive; criminals verify information in a seemingly logical manner and act swiftly to create a sense of urgency.

They illegally obtained email addresses, phone numbers, and other information, exploiting the system's rule allowing third-party reporting to gain trust. One victim received a call from someone claiming to be a police officer, informing them of involvement in a cryptocurrency data breach. They were given a seemingly official reference number, and after seeing a report matching the scammers' submissions, they nearly fell for it. Subsequently, a second caller impersonated the platform, using the same number to induce transfers; fortunately, the victim noticed in time and hung up. Police stated that scammers often forge phone numbers in similar cases, reminding the public to remain vigilant, identify scams, and protect their assets.