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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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Screenshot of social media event promoting a scam. Heading reads 'We are looking for staff to assemble candy boxes from home.The details read 'no experience needed', 'free training' and an hourly rate. There is a link to a scam URL.

Scam alert: Jobs and 'side hustle' scams

…You see an ad on social media, or get a message through WhatsApp, offering jobs to ‘boost’ product ratings or reviews on a website. They claim to be well-known department stores, online stores, hotels, travel companies, app developers, streaming services or marketing agencies. The job offers good pay rates … URL. Close Jobs and 'side hustle' scams - Screenshot 2 × Screenshot of scam job ad on Facebook. Text … scam ad. Text reads: 'Hello. Are you looking for a part-time job now? We provide sales growth services…

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