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Beware high risk, no reward investment scams

The ACCC is warning the community to watch out for investment scammers who promise the world but leave their victims with broken dreams and empty bank accounts.
17 Jul 2017
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Don't fall for a scammer's phishing bait

The ACCC is warning people to stay alert to ‘phishing’ scammers pretending to be from well-known businesses and government departments trying to con unsuspecting victims out of their personal information and money.
19 Jun 2017
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Don't get scammed by dodgy internet pop-ups

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning people to watch out for dodgy internet pop-up windows claiming there are viruses or other seemingly nasty tech problems affecting their computer.
10 Apr 2017

Don't be lured into binary options scams

Scamwatch is warning investors to beware of binary trading scams that lure you in with the opportunity to make money through asset price movement.
9 Sep 2016

Watch out for scam surveys and fake gift card offers

The ACCC is warning the public to be alert to scams offering fake gift cards or vouchers in return for disclosing credit card and other personal information.
2 Jun 2016

Consumers warned about property investment schemes

A national campaign has been launched by consumer regulators around Australia to warn potential property investors about property spruikers who claim to be ‘wealth creators’ but are really just in it for themselves.
27 May 2016

Queensland authorities seek to speak with victims of investment fraud scheme

Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and Queensland Police Service are seeking to speak with victims of an investment fraud scheme.
21 Aug 2015

Beware of fake vouchers that end up costing you more

SCAMwatch is urging consumers to be alert to scammers offering fake vouchers in exchange for financial and other personal information.
16 Jan 2015

Indigenous consumers, watch out for scams – the top scams reported

SCAMwatch is urging Indigenous consumers, especially those living in rural and remote communities, to be on the lookout for scammers trying to trick you into handing over your personal details or money.
11 Sep 2014

Beware – energy bill scams on the rise

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the lookout for energy billing scams currently doing the rounds.
30 Apr 2014

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