Australian Financial Security Authority

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AFSA will be closed over the Christmas holiday period from 5:30pm (AEDT) Friday 22 December 2023, and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

Limited emergency services are available, ph: 1300 364 785.

Online resources available at https://t.co/WSydXmq2EL

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Considering buying a used vehicle privately this holiday season? Do a $2 PPSR search first. https://t.co/qzjAEA2DNe

#PPSR #PersonalPropertySecuritiesRegister

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New to business? This new tool from https://t.co/hmXmny3KGC provides valuable advice: https://t.co/SxVJnz0jA2

While you're exploring, find out how the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) can help protect your interests: https://t.co/u6YD4Luboc

#PPSR #SmallBusiness

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This week, 27 November 27 to 1 December, is Scams Awareness Week.

According to Scamwatch, more than $92 million has been stolen in scams this year.

Learn more about identifying AFSA impersonation emails: https://t.co/O7xD0kvZ3S

#ScamsWeek2023 #AFSA #PPSR

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Buying second-hand farm machinery? A horse float? A trailer?

For just $2 you can protect yourself when buying high value second hand goods by ensuring that it is debt free.

Go to: https://t.co/qzjAEA2DNe

#PPSR

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A PPSR company search, known as a grantor search, is often conducted by lenders as part of a credit check.

Protect your small business interests and remember to occasionally check what they have listed on the PPSR.

Learn more: https://t.co/NhO29xIXFZ

#PPSR

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If you’re facing personal financial problems, it’s important to explore all your options and get reliable advice. For more information, tools and resources visit https://t.co/7TwzBHxIGi.

#AFSA #PersonalInsolvency #MoneySmart #NDH

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Myth: A PPSR search will reveal the ownership history of a car.

Fact: Searching the PPSR will only tell you if the car has been reported as stolen, written off, or has money owing on it.

Find out more: https://t.co/qzjAEA2DNe

#PPSR #PersonalPropertySecuritiesRegister #AFSA

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Finding trustworthy financial advice can be challenging. The AFSA website is a great place to start and has information to help you make an informed decision about your options and where to find help: https://t.co/lGO2omeLQd

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Buying a caravan? Buying used property privately comes with risk and a $2 search on the PPSR can help you check if a vehicle is debt free, stolen, or written off.

Find out more at https://t.co/SUUme9Hboc

#PPSR #PersonalPropertySecuritiesRegister #AFSA

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If you're facing personal financial problems, it's important to know where to get trusted advice for your situation. Remember, it's important to face the situation as early as possible.

Find out more at https://t.co/68RoE9QcMl

#AFSA

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PPSR protection is important when leaving your leased goods on site or when supplying goods on credit for installation. Find out more at https://t.co/1oEirb9A34

#PPSR #PersonalPropertySecuritiesRegister #AFSA

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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – is your PPSR account secure? There's no better time to check that your account is safe and secure. Download tips and tricks for maintaining account security at https://t.co/MLxhaB530J

#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth2023 #becyberwise

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The PPSR team been promoting the $2 PPSR car search to students in Adelaide at the Street Smart High event.

The PPSR team were on hand to highlight the importance of doing a $2 car search when buying a used car privately.

To complete a $2 search, visit https://t.co/9zv6xvsvHY

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Our Regulatory Strategy 2023-27 and Regulatory Action Statement are now available. These key documents articulate AFSA’s regulatory stewardship approach and informs our operational policies and plans. Read more: https://t.co/LYfxGRujHf.

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We are aware scammers are currently sending emails that appear to come from [email protected]

To learn more about identifying AFSA impersonation scam emails, visit our website: https://t.co/O7xD0kvZ3S

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If you’re facing personal financial problems, it’s important to know where to get trusted advice for your situation. We've published useful tips about untrustworthy advisors, including red flags to look for. Find out more: https://t.co/SB4bXCDelM
#AFSA

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If you’re looking to buy a second-hand car, boat, caravan, or camper trailer privately for your next adventure, make sure you do a $2 PPSR search before you hand over any money. To conduct a search, visit https://t.co/dtjmHJ4OAX #PPSR #AFSA

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We have recently made updates to the ‘Where to find help’ page on our website.

If you are looking for information about where to find help if you are experiencing financial difficulty, visit https://t.co/68RoE9QcMl #AFSA

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If you supply goods and give your customers 30, 60 or 90 days to pay, you're offering credit. Your invoice or contract, along with an effective PPSR registration, can put you ahead of other debts, if your customer goes out of business. Find out more at: https://t.co/cESxBGIktR