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… claiming that you have overpaid your tax and are entitled to a refund, but that you have to pay a tax or … sent this way. The ATO advises that from time to time it will send taxpayers emails, SMS messages or … If you receive a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just hang up or press delete. You can check whether they’re the real deal by calling the ATO on its official contact number: 13 28 61.…
…You receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you have been selected to receive or have the chance to win a gift card from a well-known company. The email, message or post appears legitimate, using brand names and official logos to convince you…
… Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is infected with a virus or is sending out error messages. SCAMwatch, Microsoft and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are warning Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is … You receive a scam call out of the blue claiming there is a problem with your computer. The caller claims to be from a large computer company/brand, bank, financial institution, or legitimate technical … a follow up call falsely claiming to be from an overseas government or law enforcement body pretending they…
… following text: 'General information about e-tax, including the demonstration, benefits of using e-tax, computer and eligibility requirements, and security.' There may be other variations to the subject and text … Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you receive unsolicited emails claiming to be from the ATO, Centrelink or your bank—delete them immediately! If you are unsure whether you…
…News SCAMwatch has received reports of a new twist on the computer remote access scam with callers now claiming to be from (or affiliated with) Telstra or BigPond. SCAMwatch has received reports of a new twist on the computer remote access scam with callers now claiming to be from (or affiliated with … them error messages or that it has a virus. They may mention false problems with your internet…
…You receive a call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from (or have a relationship with) Windows or Microsoft and that they have detected a virus on your computer. To confirm the diagnosis, the … messages are listed and this reinforces their claims, even though errors are common and usually harmless…