How to Report
If you've been affected by a property investment scam — or suspect you're being targeted — here's how to report it and protect yourself. Every report matters.
Australian Authorities
ASIC — Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Australia's corporate regulator. Report unlicensed financial advice, investment fraud, and breaches of director disqualification orders.
- Report suspected breaches of financial services law
- Report someone operating while banned or disqualified
- Report misleading conduct in financial services
Scamwatch — ACCC
Run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Report scams and check known scam alerts.
- Report investment scams, property fraud, and misleading conduct
- Your report helps the ACCC track patterns and warn others
- You can report even if you haven't lost money
AFP — Australian Federal Police
For serious and complex fraud, especially involving overseas operations and large financial losses.
- Report fraud involving amounts over $100,000
- Report offshore fraud schemes targeting Australians
- Gather all documentation before making your report
Crime Stoppers
Anonymous tipline for criminal activity. You can report without giving your name.
- 100% anonymous — you don't need to give your name
- Available 24/7
- Useful if you have information but don't want to be identified
Indonesian Authorities (Bali)
For matters involving property or investment fraud committed in Indonesia, these are the relevant authorities.
Polda Bali — Bali Regional Police
The regional police force for Bali. File a police report (laporan polisi) for fraud, embezzlement, or other criminal matters occurring in Bali.
- You will need to file in person or through an Indonesian lawyer
- Bring all contracts, receipts, and communications as evidence
- Kinnara has already filed an embezzlement report — your case may be related
Australian Embassy / Consulate — Bali
The Australian Consulate in Bali can provide guidance for Australians who are victims of fraud in Indonesia.
- Cannot intervene in local legal matters but can provide referrals
- Can connect you with local English-speaking lawyers
- Emergency consular assistance: +62 361 241 118
What to Prepare Before Reporting
Gather These Documents
- ☐All contracts, agreements, and terms & conditions you signed
- ☐Proof of payments — bank transfers, receipts, invoices
- ☐Email and messaging correspondence (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
- ☐Marketing materials, brochures, or website screenshots
- ☐Names of individuals and companies involved
- ☐Land certificates or title documents (if provided)
- ☐A written timeline of events in your own words
- ☐Names of any witnesses or other affected investors
Connect With Other Affected Investors
Strength in numbers. If multiple investors report the same person or scheme, authorities are far more likely to take action. Your information may be the missing piece.
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