Scam to invest in fake AusNet Services bonds

Warning: Scam to invest in fake AusNet bonds

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has notified AusNet of fraudulent offers circulating on websites and social media, inviting people to invest in fictitious AusNet* bonds.

AusNet does not offer bonds to the general public or retail investors, and therefore, these offers should be considered a scam. Please refer to the following articles published by ASIC for further information about these kind of scams and what to look out for: 

ASIC warns investors of impostor bond scams | ASIC - Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Media Release: ASIC warns investors of impostor bond scams | ASIC - Australian Securities and Investments Commission 

Investment scams | Moneysmart.gov.au

If you believe you're a victim of this scam, please report the scam to ASIC to help them identify the scammer and prevent the scam from spreading. 


*A reference to AusNet includes AusNet Holdings Pty Ltd, AusNet Electricity Services Pty Ltd, AusNet Transmission Group Pty Ltd, AusNet Asset Services Pty Ltd, AusNet Gas Services Pty Ltd and AusNet Ltd and each of its subsidiaries.