2024 – Idea & research
Custodio is born from a shared concern about rising scam losses for vulnerable Australians.
STAY INFORMED
The financial damage caused by scams has escalated to alarming levels, becoming a significant concern for many Australians.
Stay informed with the latest updates, insights and data on how scams are increasing — and how Custodio is helping protect vulnerable individuals.
Our journey
Key milestones for Custodio
2024 – Design & build
Our team designs and tests safer ways to monitor payments and alert trusted guardians.
2025 – App development
Custodio prepares for App Store release so individuals and carers can start using the service.
2026 – Community pilot
Government-supported pilots with community groups help refine Custodio for wider rollout.
Stay Updated with National Scam Alerts
The Australian Government’s Scamwatch service publishes real-time warnings, emerging scam trends and alerts to help keep Australians safe.
Click here to go to Scamwatch alertsAnnouncements
March 2026 Pilot
Custodio is running a government-supported pilot for a community group in early 2026. Starting in February, the government is sponsoring a 6 week pilot.
Want to be an Early Adopter?
We will be releasing the fully functional app to App Stores in February 2026.
Early adopters can download it from the Apple or Google App stores. Watch here for the announcement!