Reporting Scams & Cyber Security

Protecting Your Financial Future, Together

At Divergent Wealth, we prioritise your safety as much as your success. With scams and cyber threats on the rise, protecting your personal and financial information has never been more important. That’s why we’re committed to helping you stay informed and take action when something doesn’t seem right.

Scam Activity - What to Look Out For

It is possible at any time there could be fraudulent emails impersonating Divergent Wealth, our principal adviser, Angelo Baronessa, or anyone else from Divergent Wealth. These scam messages typically:

  • Come from Gmail, Hotmail or other free email services, or from unusual email addresses

  • Ask you to complete a vague “urgent task” that are a “TOP PRIORITY”

  • Request your bank details, Super details, investment info, or even your WhatsApp number, or other personal details

  • Use high pressure tactics to complete something now

We will never contact you from personal email accounts, nor will we ask for sensitive information via WhatsApp or text.

How to Stay Safe

  1. Check the sender:
    Always ensure you're communicating with a verified Divergent Wealth email address. We only use @divergentwealth.com.au.

  2. Be alert to suspicious behaviour:

    If you receive an unexpected message that:

    1. Asks for personal details or payments

    2. Contains links or attachments you weren’t expecting

    3. Feels vague, pushy, or out of character

    4. Stop and verify before acting.

  3. Report Immediately:

    Call us first. Or forward any suspicious emails to scams@divergentwealth.com.au and our team will investigate and confirm whether it’s legitimate.

Example of a Scam Email

“Hi, I have a brief task that requires urgent attention. Can you send me your WhatsApp number?”

If you receive something like this, don’t respond. It’s likely a scam.

Learn to Recognise the Signs of a Scam

Based on guidance from Scamwatch, Cyber.gov.au, and CommBank, here are common red flags:

  • Emails from unknown senders or free domains (like Gmail)

  • Requests to bypass normal communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp, SMS)

  • Offers that sound too good to be true

  • Urgent or threatening language

  • Typos, odd formatting, or vague instructions

Report a Scam or Suspicious Message

If you think you’ve received a scam, here’s what to do:

  1. Don’t click, download, or respond

  2. Forward the email to: scams@divergentwealth.com.au

  3. Report it to Scamwatch: Report a scam

Scam & Cyber Safety Resources

For more information on staying secure online, explore these trusted resources:

What We’re Doing at Divergent Wealth

We actively safeguard your data with:

  • Multi-factor authentication across all systems

  • Secure data storage using Microsoft 365 business-grade protections

  • Verified email domains to prevent impersonation

  • Staff training and regular audits of our cybersecurity

Your privacy and security are our highest priority.

Still Unsure?

If you ever receive a message that doesn’t feel right, don’t second-guess it, reach out.
We’re here to help protect what matters most - you!