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In 2025, 3,809 Tasmanians reported being a scam victim. We're a community movement — and we're fighting back. One book, one workshop, one conversation at a time.
One book for every reported victim.
Scamania 3809 is a Tasmanian community safety campaign with one clear target: put a copy of The Scam Self-Defence Handbook into the hands of 3,809 Tasmanians — matching exactly the number who reported being a scam victim in 2025.
The campaign is driven through libraries, workplaces, sporting clubs, community centres, faith groups, and anywhere Tasmanians gather. Because the best scam defence isn't a website — it's a conversation.
Scamania 3809 is a campaign by The Everyday Technologist — a Tasmanian platform built to make technology accessible and safe for everyday people.
The Scam Self-Defence Handbook
A plain-English, practical guide to recognising, resisting, and reporting scams — written for everyday Tasmanians, not tech experts. It teaches the instincts and habits that protect you, using real-world analogies that make digital safety feel familiar.
Available in print and eBook. Sold at workshops, bookshops, and online.
Print and eBook editions available. Australia-wide delivery.
Defence that comes to you
Kevin delivers in-person workshops at libraries, workplaces, clubs, and community centres across Tasmania — from Hobart to Burnie to rural communities.
Every attendee leaves with a copy of The Scam Self-Defence Handbook — a practical resource to keep, share, and revisit whenever something feels wrong online.
One conversation leads to another. Readers share the book, pass on the skills, and strengthen the whole community. Scammers fail when people are connected.
If you live in Tasmania, this is for you.
The highest-loss age group nationally. Targeted through COTA Tas, U3A, Probus, Active Retirement, CWA, RSL, and libraries.
Government agencies, councils, hospitals, banks, and businesses — protecting staff and customers alike.
Author talks and display sales at libraries statewide — from the State Library of Tasmania to council branches.
Churches, neighbourhood houses, Rotary, Lions, sporting clubs — the places Tasmanians already trust.
Digital exclusion is highest in regional areas. Council libraries, rural CWA, and RSL branches bring the message where it's needed most.
Know someone who's been hit, or someone you're worried about? This book makes the perfect gift — and starts the right conversation.
3,809 books.
3,809 more Tasmanians defended.
Here's how you can be part of Scamania 3809 — whether you want to buy a book, book a workshop, or partner with the campaign.
Get a Copy
Order the handbook direct from the author, at a workshop, through Fullers Bookshop, or online via KDP/Amazon.
Order Now →Book a Workshop
Bring a community event to your library, workplace, club, or organisation. Workshops are tailored to your group.
Enquire →Partner With Us
Sponsor the campaign. Fund books for community groups. Get your brand alongside a mission that matters to Tasmanians.
Partner With Us →If something goes wrong,
here's where to turn.
These are the trusted Australian organisations that can help — whether you need to report a scam, recover from one, or simply learn more. You are never alone.
| Type of Support | Who Helps | When to Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 Educational Support | Be Connected, Good Things Foundation | Learning about scams and protection |
| 💛 Emotional Support | Lifeline, Beyond Blue, FriendLine | Feeling distressed, overwhelmed, ashamed or isolated |
| 💰 Financial Defence | Banks, ATO, National Debt Helpline | Money stolen, suspicious charges, financial confusion |
| 🔐 Identity & Info Defence | IDCARE, Email / Service Providers, ReportCyber | Identity theft, hacked accounts, data breaches |
| ⚖️ Consumer Protection | CBOS (Tas) + state consumer affairs agencies | Scams involving businesses, invoices, contracts |
| 🚨 Scam Reporting | Scamwatch | Scam attempts, suspicious messages, community alerts |
| 🏘️ Community Support | Libraries, Good Things Foundation, community centres | Digital literacy help, scam education, confidence building |
| ✅ Verification | Official company websites & apps | To check if a message, call, or email is legitimate |
Many organisations publish Scam Alerts on their websites. Never use links or phone numbers from a suspicious message. Go directly to the official website or app, search for "Scam Alerts", and compare what you received. If it's real, it will be listed officially. If not, treat it as a scam.