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Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails

…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.…
18 Oct 2024
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Warning on COVID-19 scams

… 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…
20 Mar 2020

Looking for 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets?

… also warned consumers to be wary of emails or text messages claiming recipients have won tickets in … Ticket scams emerge around popular music and sporting events; and the World Cup tournament in South Africa is no different. These include fraudulent travel packages, individuals trying to sell tickets they don’t possess and bogus websites or emails claiming to sell tickets. Scammers will go to great lengths…
2 Jun 2010
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Scam alert: Fake celebrity online investment scams

… 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…
1 Mar 2024
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COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams

… 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…
18 Mar 2020
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Losses reported to Scamwatch exceed $211 million, phone scams exploding

… 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…
27 Sep 2021

Watch out for online shopping scams this holiday season

… 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…
24 Nov 2020
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Don't get scammed looking for a lockdown puppy

…, 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…
18 May 2020
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