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Trevor Smallwood hoax email

…You can report scams by visiting report a scam on SCAMwatch. … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about spyware and key-loggers scams and learn how you can protect yourself against scammers.…
27 Oct 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

Credit card scam targeting small businesses

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about cheque overpayment scams and other scams that commonly target Australians.  …
1 May 2009

Commonwealth Bank of Australia—phishing email SCAMwatch radar

… about this phishing scams, refer to the security alert issued by Commonwealth Bank . … The Commonwealth Bank provides more information about what you can do to protect your personal information. Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.…
3 Jun 2009

SCAMwatch warns about scam business directory offers

… scams. We have received more than 1000 complaints and inquiries about these types of offers. The recent … other countries to perpetrate scams and frustrate the efforts of consumer protection law enforcement…
15 Oct 2009

Grand Sands Casino fake prize SMS scam!

…Stay one step ahead of the scammers—visit SCAMwatch for more information about Lottery and competition scams (fake prizes), SMS competition & trivia scams, Missed calls & text messages from unknown numbers and further tips on  How to protect yourself from scammers. Back to the SCAMwatch radar .…
20 Aug 2009

SMS windfall for scammers

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about scams and tips on how to protect yourself .…
18 May 2009

Discount holiday accommodation vouchers

…Explore SCAMwatch for further information about current scams and tips on how to protect yourself . Read the ACCC's warning about  cheap holiday accommodation offers.…
24 Nov 2009

Bogus McDonald's email 'phishing' for your bank details

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.  …
3 Apr 2009

Australian Federal Police email scam

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams and tips on how to protect yourself .…
9 Jul 2009

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