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…Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails … You may get a call, message or email from a scammer claiming to be from the bank and asking … News Criminals are calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from their bank so that they can steal your money.…
…You receive a text message, which may appear in the same thread as genuine text messages from HSBC The text message claims there was an attempt to gain access to your account or fraudulent activity It includes a phone number to call - this is … Scam screenshot of text message. Text header reads 'HSBC ALERT' and text reads 'Your payment to (account number) was stopped for further checks. If this was NOT you please contact us on (phone number).' … News The National-Anti Scam Centre is warning HSBC customers to watch out for scam texts that appear to be from their bank.…
… 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…
… financial companies or banks and claim to offer government/Treasury bonds or fixed term deposits. Scamwatch data also shows scam contact methods are changing with text message up 54 per cent between 1 January … text message or phone call from someone offering you an opportunity to invest, it is likely a scam…
… investment platforms. The platforms claim to use AI and other technologies like quantum computing to create … Screenshot of fake news item, showing newsreader with text below, reading 'Deposit $250 into your account and get a guaranteed withdrawal of $30,000 every month' Screenshot of scam AI online trading sign … - News item × Screenshot of fake news item, showing newsreader with text below, reading 'Deposit $250…
… 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…
… or a benefit, or claim that you are in trouble.” “Do not click on any links in messages that come to you out … reports that Scamwatch received so far this year, 113,000 were about phone scams. Scammers call or text people and claim to be from well-known businesses or government to steal people’s personal information…
…. Scammers pretend they are from the police, government, banks or well-known businesses. They use technology (or 'spoofing'), so their call seems like it's from a legitimate phone number. Their texts or emails might be in the same message thread as the real organisation. Always ask 'who's really…
… that consumers are receiving scam emails and text messages purportedly from UNICEF. The emails offer fake employment opportunities while text messages claim that the receiver has been awarded £1 million … laundering, which is illegal in Australia. SCAMwatch has also been advised that fake UNICEF text messages are…
… victims claiming to be a stock broker or investment portfolio manager and offer a ‘hot tip’ or inside … them no matter how legitimate they sound. Hang up the phone, or delete the email or text. If you’re…