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…News There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … greater. There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … , iTunes vouches or bank transfers.” In a phishing scam, victims will receive an email or text message…
… multiple reports of phishing scams sent via email or text message that claim to be providing official … . “Understandably, people want information on the pandemic, but they should be wary of emails or text messages … fears around coronavirus and selling products claiming to prevent or cure the virus. Australians should…
… spring up in response to the bushfires, including: Calls and text messages impersonating businesses or … email compromise scams where the scammer impersonates a high level employee in a business claiming the … and crowdfunding sites claiming to be fundraising where it is dubious that the money raised will…
… such as falsely selling coronavirus-related products online, and using fake emails or text messages to try … about the coronavirus, being sent by text, social media and email products claiming to be a vaccine or cure for the coronavirus investment scams claiming coronavirus has created opportunities. … or click on links in emails, text messages or social media messages you’ve received from strangers — just press delete. Never respond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for personal or financial details…
… is fake parcel delivery notifications via text message or email. “Australia Post will never ask you … a fake item or nothing at all.” “They also post fake ads on classified websites, often claiming…
…Do your own research to independently verify if someone is who they claim to be. … If you receive a phone call from someone you suspect is a scammer, hang up, find the organisation's number yourself and call them back. Never use a number they give you. Don't trust a site or an ad just because it’s advertised on social media or classified website, or claims it’s endorsed by a celebrity … Be suspicious of emails and messages asking for your personal information, even if they seem to be from a trusted source.…
…, and scammers are now using the COVID-19 pandemic to claim higher transportation costs to get across closed … , as you’re likely to be dealing with a scammer if you find matching images or text on multiple websites,” Ms…
… Australia, which claim the victim is under investigation and to ‘Dial 1’ to speak to an investigator. “Government departments will never send pre-recorded messages to your phone or threaten you with immediate…