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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…
… 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…
… 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…
…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…
… 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…
… scammers send text messages to advise consumers they have won ‘third prize’ in a bogus prize draw … with the following example text messages: Last notice: Your mobile phone No. has won the 3rd prize in … -90105706 The text messages appear to be sent by ‘Grand Sands Casino Investment’ (GSCI) (a casino or hotel…
… the numbers 856207. These details may change. Reports to SCAMwatch suggest that the text messages … News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to watch out for an unsolicited text message announcing an unexpected win. SCAMwatch has recently received complaints from consumers who have been sent unsolicited text … An unsolicited text message is sent to your mobile phone telling you that you have won an unexpected prize. The message asks you to respond with an email address where details of your win can be sent. The email will lead to requests for personal details including information about your bank accounts…
…Text messages are also commonly used by scammers to send competition or prize scams. Scammers often try to snare many people with one SMS sent en masse - this is known as spamming. Scammers may request personal details or payments in scam SMS messages. If you respond, you could also be charged at premium … Be cautious if you are contacted by someone claiming to be from government or a well known company and they request personal details or up-front payments. If you are in doubt about the authenticity of a call, don’t commit to anything. Instead hang up and call the company or government department directly…
… 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…