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…Casino telemarketing scams … News SCAMwatch warns casino telemarketing scams are still active If you receive a call from overseas asking you to participate in a survey about casinos or gambling or inviting you to a party or … consumers about these types of scams—stay one step ahead of scammers by being aware of their tactics…

… Consumer Action Law Centre (CALC) and the NSW Office of Fair Trading have been the target of these scams … provide your personal details—instead ask for their name and a contact number. Check with the organisation in question before calling back. As well as following these specific tips, find out how to protect yourself from all sorts of other scams. … Visit the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Financial scams can also be reported to the Australian Investments and Securities Commission.…

… 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 .…

…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.…

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about investment scams (get-rich-quick schemes), identity theft and tips on how to protect yourself .…

…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.…