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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…
… 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…
… misused identity, SCAMwatch has heard reports that consumers around Australia are receiving emails or text messages claiming to be from a well known car manufacturer telling them they have won money or a new car. If you receive an email or text message telling you that you have won money or a prize in … suspicious or unsolicited emails or text messages (spam) even to unsubscribe – delete them. … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about how to protect yourself against scams including lottery and sweepstake scams, unexpected 'prize' scams and mobile phone scams . For information about spam (unwanted text messages and emails) visit the website of the Australian Communications and Media Authority…
…Beware of “voucher prize” scam text messages … News SCAMwatch is warning consumers not to respond to text messages which claim you have won a voucher SCAMwatch is warning consumers not to respond to text messages which claim you have won a voucher, when in fact you are entering into an expensive mobile premium SMS service. … You may receive a text message from an unknown number congratulating you on winning a voucher from a competition you supposedly entered into. This scam uses (without authority) brand names and logos of well-known companies and products in order to make the prize look legitimate. The voucher is for a high…
…News Since August 2021, many Australians have been getting scam text messages about tracking … of these messages, do not click or tap on the link. Since August 2021, many Australians have been getting scam text … . These scams have also already been a problem overseas in 2021. The text messages ask you to tap on a link…
…Scammers often send emails, text messages or letters to people claiming that they have won cash or a prize in a fake overseas lottery or a competition – one that they never entered in the first place. If you respond to a notification that you’ve won a lottery or competition that you never entered, you … consumers with a disability include fraudsters claiming: to represent a government authority or well-known … . Scammers employ a range of delivery methods to contact you such as a phone call, text message, email…
… of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting they download a software patch or provide remote access … is warning consumers and small businesses to be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting … bank accounts. Consumers should also be alert to unsolicited requests from individuals claiming…
…Laura received a text message about having a missed call and clicked through a series of links to try and access the message. Nothing immediately apparent occurred but she later began receiving replies from unknown numbers via her 101 Telstra message service. Some of the voice messages said … checked her Telstra account and saw that there were over 5000 text messages from her number at one specific time. Laura immediately called Telstra technical staff and they advised her that she’d downloaded the flubot malware from clicking the links in the original message. They helped Laura reset her phone which … Joanna received a call from a scammer claiming to be police who told her she had sent a parcel to China that had been intercepted and illegal bank cards had been found in the parcel. The scammer told Joanna she had committed financial fraud and needed to send personal information, including…
…Text or SMS scams You are contacted on social media or messaged by someone you don’t already know. The scammer pretends to be a friend or romantic interest, a financial advisor, or a business offering an employment opportunity. They learn a lot about you from what you share on social media and deceive you … News Scammers routinely take over or set up fake profiles on social media, messaging platforms and apps. Be aware of scammers using social media to contact you to steal personal and financial details. … Australians have lost more money to social media scams than any other contact method so far in 2024, according to Scamwatch reports. Over 6,000 people reported losing $58.3 million to social media scams in the first 10 months of 2024. Scammers use fake or hijacked profiles on social media, messaging platforms…
… is urging the public to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help … of messages from unknown numbers claiming to be from their children, parents, relatives or friends,” ACCC … ACCC warning of suspicious messages as “Hi Mum” scams spike…