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… 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…
…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…
…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…
… 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…
…, 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…
… infected with malware. Scammers have been sending emails and social media messages at random with links … You receive an email or social media message out of the blue that claims to contain links to video on the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. The email or social media message may include text such as: ‘Malaysia Plane (MH-370) Has Been Found Near Bermuda Triangle. BBC News: Recent … If you receive an email or social media message out of the blue from a stranger claiming to have information or news on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, do not click on any links or open attachments – just press ‘delete’. If you want to access footage or information about major or breaking news, use…
… companies will never email, call or text you asking for personal or financial information or a payment. Many delivery companies have apps where you can track your parcels rather than clicking on links in messages…