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Misuse of the PPSR
If you know or suspect that anyone has misused the PPSR, please report it to us. We take this issue very seriously and look into all reports.
Deliberate misuse of the PPSR can attract serious penalties.
Types of misuse
Misuse of the PPSR includes (but is not limited to) when people:
- register against property to prevent it being sold when they don't have a security interest
- create registrations against an ex-partner to frustrate or harass them
- do a search on an individual without having an authorised reason.
- register an interest in property without believing they’re a secured party.
- access or use PPSR data fraudulently for financial gain.
If you need a registration removed
If there’s a PPSR registration you want removed or changed, send the secured party a written demand.
For more information, see Disputing a registration.
If you suspect misuse
Use the online ‘tip-off form’ on the AFSA website. We ask for your contact details in case we need further information. However, you can choose to remain anonymous.
What happens next
We assess all reports of misuse and investigate them when necessary. We may contact you if we require further information.
For more information, see Registrar's Practice Statement No 3 - Investigations, Civil Penalties and Enforceable Undertakings.