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Warning: We've had reports of scammers using ACCC phone numbers to contact members of the public. They do this to steal personal information. The ACCC does not make calls from our reception numbers. If you receive a call claiming to be from the ACCC asking for personal information, do not provide this information and hang up. This issue is being investigated.

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'Hitman' email scam

…News SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be ‘hitmen’ hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash. SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Noting the email text and the address of the sender may assist in any investigations of the scam. Should you ever be concerned about your physical safety, contact your local police.…

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