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…News There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … greater. There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … , iTunes vouches or bank transfers.” In a phishing scam, victims will receive an email or text message…

…News Since August 2021, many Australians have been getting scam text messages about tracking … of these messages, do not click or tap on the link. Since August 2021, many Australians have been getting scam text … . These scams have also already been a problem overseas in 2021. The text messages ask you to tap on a link…

…Laura received a text message about having a missed call and clicked through a series of links to try and access the message. Nothing immediately apparent occurred but she later began receiving replies from unknown numbers via her 101 Telstra message service. Some of the voice messages said … checked her Telstra account and saw that there were over 5000 text messages from her number at one specific time. Laura immediately called Telstra technical staff and they advised her that she’d downloaded the flubot malware from clicking the links in the original message. They helped Laura reset her phone which … Joanna received a call from a scammer claiming to be police who told her she had sent a parcel to China that had been intercepted and illegal bank cards had been found in the parcel. The scammer told Joanna she had committed financial fraud and needed to send personal information, including…

…The scammers will typically request a sum of money and may also ask you for your personal details. If you receive this scam SMS, do not respond – these text messages are often sent at random, so scammers won’t know if they have reached a live mobile number until the recipient responds. Ignore any … News SCAMwatch is warning Australians to beware of SMS death threats from scammers claiming to be … of SMS death threats from scammers claiming to be 'hitmen' hired to kill the SMS recipient unless…

…News The Australian community is warned to beware of death threat spam text messages from scammers … warning the Australian community to beware of death threat spam text messages from scammers pretending to … police and law enforcement agencies across Australia have received reports of text messages warning the…

… infected with malware. Scammers have been sending emails and social media messages at random with links … You receive an email or social media message out of the blue that claims to contain links to video on the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. The email or social media message may include text such as: ‘Malaysia Plane (MH-370) Has Been Found Near Bermuda Triangle. BBC News: Recent … If you receive an email or social media message out of the blue from a stranger claiming to have information or news on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, do not click on any links or open attachments – just press ‘delete’. If you want to access footage or information about major or breaking news, use…

… Australia, which claim the victim is under investigation and to ‘Dial 1’ to speak to an investigator. “Government departments will never send pre-recorded messages to your phone or threaten you with immediate…

…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from … warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from the Commonwealth Director … that messages have been recorded on their answering machines asking them to call back later. One of the…

… 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.…

… the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just … commit other crimes.” The ATO advises that from time to time it will send taxpayers emails, SMS messages … If you receive an email or phone call out of the blue from ‘the ATO’ claiming that you are entitled to a refund, that you owe money or asking you to confirm, update or disclose confidential details like your tax file number, press ‘delete’ or just hang up. Verify the caller or sender by contacting…