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… in the year to date. Reports to Scamwatch showed scammers mostly contacted their victims via text message … ,” Ms Lowe said. “Likewise, never click a link in a text message or open an attachment in an email if you were not expecting the text or email. We know these are tactics used by scammers to steal personal … the phone. Never click on links in text messages or open attachments in emails if you were not expecting the text or email. Avoid any arrangement that asks for up-front payment via bank transfer, PayID…

… by the National Anti-Scam Centre. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers about a new text message scam … Consumers receive a text message or email stating their loyalty points are expiring. The text or email includes a link to a fake website, which prompts customers to login. Customers may also be prompted to provide credit card details to use loyalty points. Scammers steal customers’ points. Scammers … Don’t ever click on a link included in a text message. Access the app or website independently…

… lost $38,000 after receiving a scam text message about a suspicious transaction. The scam text appeared in the same conversation thread as legitimate messages from his bank. He called the number in the text … News Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from … – ask yourself if the message or call could be fake?…

… spring up in response to the bushfires, including: Calls and text messages impersonating businesses or … email compromise scams where the scammer impersonates a high level employee in a business claiming the … and crowdfunding sites claiming to be fundraising where it is dubious that the money raised will…

…You see an ad on social media, or get a message through WhatsApp, offering jobs to ‘boost’ product ratings or reviews on a website. They claim to be well-known department stores, online stores, hotels, travel companies, app developers, streaming services or marketing agencies. The job offers good pay rates … URL. Close Jobs and 'side hustle' scams - Screenshot 2 × Screenshot of scam job ad on Facebook. Text … scam ad. Text reads: 'Hello. Are you looking for a part-time job now? We provide sales growth services…

… 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…

… 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…

…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…

…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…

… of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting they download a software patch or provide remote access … is warning consumers and small businesses to be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting … bank accounts. Consumers should also be alert to unsolicited requests from individuals claiming…