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…Beijing Olympic Games tickets scams … News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of Beijing Olympic Games tickets scams. SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of Beijing Olympic Games tickets scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating allegations that several websites which purport to sell Olympic … ) are scams; taking consumers’ money without supplying any tickets. These scams work by tricking consumers into believing that they are purchasing genuine games tickets. The websites can be sophisticated…

…Medical directory scams targeting doctors' surgeries/clinics … documents. Always read the entire document, especially any fine print, before signing. Directory entry scams or unauthorised advertising scams are common. The purpose of these scams is to bill unsuspecting … real scams and example scams so you can see what scams look like, how they work and how to avoid them…

…The new little black book of scams is here! … book of scams. Find out how to get your free copy! The ACCC has just released a brand new edition of its very popular The little black book of scams . The little black book of scams highlights a variety of popular scams that regularly target Australian consumers and small business in areas such as fake…

…"Your computer is infected" fake anti-virus pop-up alert scams … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about scams that commonly target Australians.…

… awareness about scams and how you can protect yourself. Fraud Fortnight will run from 24 February to 8 March … awareness about scams and how you can protect yourself. This year's campaign, Fraud Fortnight , will run from 24 February to 8 March 2008. Fraud Fortnight focuses on scams that … initiative organised by the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN). Scams are…

… ahead of the scammers. Explore SCAMwatch to learn how to protect yourself from unexpected prize scams ,  upfront payment scams  and other scams which can target you.…

…Insist on inspecting the property- a drive-by is not enough. With these types of scams, the property may genuinely exist, but it is owned by someone else. If it is overseas, ask someone you can trust … warnings about scams or which offer added protection. If you are satisfied that the offer is legitimate and … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about money transfer scams and how you can protect yourself. Back to the SCAMwatch radar .…

… Government. Lottery scams have been around for a long time. While many fake lotteries are easy to spot … and protect yourself from lottery scams . To report a suspected scam, visit the report a scam page…

…. Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about money transfer scams , including inheritance scams, and how you…

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams , including fake prizes, and how you can protect yourself. Back to the SCAMwatch radar . The ACCC and the Australian Communications and Media Authority have issued a joint media release on phone scams .…