Government-supported pilot program
Community group pilots help refine Custodio for wider rollout, with a government-sponsored 8-week program beginning April 2026.
Stay Informed
The financial damage caused by scams has escalated to alarming levels.
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
Early Adopter program is now open
The Custodio Early Adopter program is now open. The app is available in the Apple App Store for Early Adopters and Community Trial participants with a valid subscription.
ACCC releases new scam figures showing losses are increasing
Australians lost $2.18 billion (up 7.8%) to scams in 2025 according to the ACCC. Investment scams led with $837.7 million, followed by payment redirection ($166.8M), romance ($139.9M), phishing ($97.6M) and remote access scams ($69.9M).
Custodio prepares for App Store release
The fully functional app is built for both iOS and Android so individuals and carers can start using the service.
Designing safer payment monitoring
Our team designs and tests safer ways to monitor payments and alert trusted guardians using CDR-regulated data.
Custodio is founded
Born from a shared concern about rising scam losses for vulnerable Australians, the founding team comes together to build a solution.
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.
Visit Scamwatch AlertsAnnouncements
Social
Custodio is now on Instagram!
We're live on Instagram! Follow us for the latest updates, scam awareness tips and behind‑the‑scenes insights as we work to protect vulnerable Australians. Connect with us and join the conversation.
Follow us on Instagram →Industry Insight
David Birch: Even smart people are being targeted by sophisticated scams
New commentary from digital identity expert David Birch reinforces a truth we see every day: even smart, capable people are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams — and human judgement alone isn't enough. Birch argues that communities need better infrastructure, cross‑bank visibility, and supportive safeguards for older and vulnerable people.
This is exactly the problem Custodio was built to solve. Custodio provides early‑warning protection, behavioural intelligence, and optional guardian support to help families stay safe before money is lost. Scams are evolving. Our protection must evolve too.
Read the full article →Scam Alert
ACCC: Australians lost $2.18 billion to scams in 2025
In March 2026, the ACCC released new scam figures showing scam losses are increasing. Australians lost $2.18 billion to scams in 2025. The top five scam types accounted for 60 per cent of losses: investment scams ($837.7M), payment redirection ($166.8M), romance scams ($139.9M), phishing ($97.6M) and remote access scams ($69.9M).
Read the ACCC report →Pilot Launch
April 2026 Pilot
Custodio is running a government-supported pilot for a community group in early 2026 starting in April over a 8 week pilot.
Early Access
Custodio is now available in the App Store!
The Custodio app is now available for download in the Apple App Store. To access the app, you must be part of the Early Adopter program or Community Trial with a valid subscription.
