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… 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…
… messages asking for money from your family and friends. … With many people taking time off work over the Christmas and New Year period, you may find you receive calls at home from telephone scammers. These scams have been prominent over 2010 with a variety of scam callers claiming that your computer is infected with a virus, offering fake government grants … Be cautious if you are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be from a government department, a business or private organisation requesting personal information or payment for various services or fees. Always independently contact the department before responding using contact details from…