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… reports from consumers about receiving emails, text messages and coming across social media posts possibly … You receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you will receive, or have the chance to win, a voucher from a well-known retailer. The email, text message or social media post appears legitimate and may use official logos and trademarks (or their look … – If you receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you can receive a free or heavily discounted voucher, contact the retailer directly to verify the legitimacy of the offer. Don’t rely on numbers, email addresses or websites provided – find them…
… popular platforms to pedal these empty wins. Scammers have been sending messages through social media … If you receive a message on a social networking platform claiming that you have won a lottery or competition, ignore it – don’t respond, report it to the platform, and warn your friends and family. In these lotteries or competitions, the only winner is the scammer. … You receive a message on a social networking platform claiming that you have won a large amount of money in a lottery or competition operated or sponsored by the social networking site or another well-known business. The message may appear to come from someone within your network who you know personally…
…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from … warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from the Commonwealth Director … that messages have been recorded on their answering machines asking them to call back later. One of the…
… claiming that you have overpaid your tax and are entitled to a refund, but that you have to pay a tax or … sent this way. The ATO advises that from time to time it will send taxpayers emails, SMS messages or … If you receive a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just hang up or press delete. You can check whether they’re the real deal by calling the ATO on its official contact number: 13 28 61.…