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…News Scams target you - Protect your phone is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Phone scams can happen without you even knowing. From cold calling scams promising incredible investment returns, to more sophisticated calls or text messages, to consumers' fixed line and … 1. Be suspicious of unexpected calls and text messages … Before replying to calls or text messages, remember to check the number. If you make a call or…
…, spanning everything from text messages impersonating banks to job advertisements impersonating high-profile … if they really know who they are communicating with, whether it be online or by text, phone or email. Could you…
…. Scammers pretend they are from the police, government, banks or well-known businesses. They use technology (or 'spoofing'), so their call seems like it's from a legitimate phone number. Their texts or emails might be in the same message thread as the real organisation. Always ask 'who's really…
…Do your own research to independently verify if someone is who they claim to be. … If you receive a phone call from someone you suspect is a scammer, hang up, find the organisation's number yourself and call them back. Never use a number they give you. Don't trust a site or an ad just because it’s advertised on social media or classified website, or claims it’s endorsed by a celebrity … Be suspicious of emails and messages asking for your personal information, even if they seem to be from a trusted source.…
… created to trap everyone - from dodgy emails and text messages, to Nigerian scams to phishing and lottery … unexpected calls and text messages 2. Hang up. Or text 'STOP' to unwanted messages 3. Don't give out your…
…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…
…, and scammers are now using the COVID-19 pandemic to claim higher transportation costs to get across closed … , as you’re likely to be dealing with a scammer if you find matching images or text on multiple websites,” Ms…
… 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…
… popular platforms to pedal these empty wins. Scammers have been sending messages through social media … If you receive a message on a social networking platform claiming that you have won a lottery or competition, ignore it – don’t respond, report it to the platform, and warn your friends and family. In these lotteries or competitions, the only winner is the scammer. … You receive a message on a social networking platform claiming that you have won a large amount of money in a lottery or competition operated or sponsored by the social networking site or another well-known business. The message may appear to come from someone within your network who you know personally…