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…. “We are seeing reports from consumers that they have received text messages claiming their address … News Australians are being warned to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages … to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post…

… in the year to date. Reports to Scamwatch showed scammers mostly contacted their victims via text message … ,” Ms Lowe said. “Likewise, never click a link in a text message or open an attachment in an email if you were not expecting the text or email. We know these are tactics used by scammers to steal personal … the phone. Never click on links in text messages or open attachments in emails if you were not expecting the text or email. Avoid any arrangement that asks for up-front payment via bank transfer, PayID…

… by the National Anti-Scam Centre. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers about a new text message scam … Consumers receive a text message or email stating their loyalty points are expiring. The text or email includes a link to a fake website, which prompts customers to login. Customers may also be prompted to provide credit card details to use loyalty points. Scammers steal customers’ points. Scammers … Don’t ever click on a link included in a text message. Access the app or website independently…

… lost $38,000 after receiving a scam text message about a suspicious transaction. The scam text appeared in the same conversation thread as legitimate messages from his bank. He called the number in the text … News Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from … – ask yourself if the message or call could be fake?…

…You receive a call, message, or email out of the blue from someone claiming to be from a phone company, bank, government department, or trusted company. The caller claims that someone is using your identity or alleges you have carried out or are involved in a serious criminal matter. You are told you … documentation. Many of the victims were monitored 24 hours a day using messaging platforms and device video…

… relationship with a man who claimed to be an overseas doctor needing money for medical equipment.” “Distressing … Scammers will claim to be financially stable but ask for money. … If they met through a mobile app, they may suggest moving the relationship away to a more private channel such as phone, email, or instant messaging such as WhatsApp. By moving onto other platforms, logs of their interactions are not available to law enforcement and the platform won’t be able to delete their profile.…

… diverse groups, and people looking to earn more money to help manage increased costs of living. Scam text message Scam message reads: Sorry to bother you! I'm Amelia from . We recommend a full time/part … These scams promise easy work from home, short hours and high pay. Scammers may message you directly through encrypted messaging platforms like WhatsApp, pretending to be real organisations or recruiters offering work.  People have also reported falling victim after responding to a job ad posted … Never send money, you won’t get it back. Be careful if someone uses encrypted message services or social media to advertise work. Be suspicious of unsolicited ‘work from home’ job offers, particularly…

… organisations to scam texts that appear in the same conversation thread as genuine messages. This means now more … to phishing scams in the past year, such as “Hi Mum” and Toll/Linkt text scams, which skyrocketed by 469 per … scammers reaching consumers by disrupting phone calls, SMS, email, social media messaging or other ways…

…, spanning everything from text messages impersonating banks to job advertisements impersonating high-profile … if they really know who they are communicating with, whether it be online or  by text, phone or email. Could you…