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Patrick Swayze and other celebrity scams—be on guard online

…Patrick Swayze and other celebrity scams—be on guard online … . SCAMwatch recently warned about internet scams that lure consumers in by attaching themselves to public figures such as Pink, Jennifer Hawkins and Michael Jackson . These scams show that scammers are ruthless … purchasing products such as tickets online, you need to be on the lookout for potential scams. Err on the…
17 Sep 2009

Comcover non-refundable loan email

… well as following these specific tips, find out how to protect yourself from all sorts of other scams. … Explore SCAMwatch for more information about Requests for your account information ('phishing' scams) , spyware and key loggers and identity theft .…
4 Nov 2009

Bogus anti-virus alerts

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about scams that commonly target Australians and how you can protect yourself . Information and tips on how to secure your computer and stay safe online can be found on the Stay Smart Online website.…
11 Nov 2009
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