The NTCA have urged people in communities to be aware of the scams and not part with any money if they do not know who is receiving it.

The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) worked together with the NTCA to create a video explaining how scams worked.

The video was the first of a planned series of videos the two organisations were filming to explain to Indigenous people their rights as consumers.

NTCA commissioner Gary Clements said while there has been a series of scams in Arnhem Land it was a risk in communities across the Northern Territory.

“What they’re unfortunately doing is using the details from people’s open Facebook pages to the either use that detail to contact family members or people in that community,” he said.

“It’s basically identity theft they’re trying to get information like they’re bank accounts, home adresses and referrals onto other people.

“They might be saying they’re giving away a free Ipad and this person’s won.”

Mr Clements said the scammers had become increasingly aware of habits Indigenous 

Mr Clements said one of the biggest issues with the scams was the victim’s reluctance to report what had happened.

“I think some of them are ashamed that they’ve been caught out so they don’t come forward,” he said.

“We’re just trying to get the message out that it’s really important for them to let their family and friend know what’s happening.

“The most important message is do not send any money to someone you don’t know.”

For more information on scams visit www.scamwatch.gov.au or call 1800 019 319.