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… bushfires that struck in 2009. Not only do these scams cost people money, they also divert much needed … How these scams work … See SCAMwatch’s charity scams section for more information on how these scams work and how to avoid them. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. For donations to a charity, you can search the ACNC register at www.acnc.gov.au/findacharity . You can also contact the ACNC…

…How these scams work … For more information on how these scams work, check out the dating and romance scams page on SCAMwatch. SCAMwatch has previously issued the following radars on dating and romance scams: Protect your wallet and your heart this Valentine’s Day Valentines Day - Don’t fall head-over-heels for a scammer…

…How these scams work … See SCAMwatch’s domain name renewal scams section for information on other forms of domain name scams. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

…News With only days until Christmas, SCAMwatch is warning consumers to watch out for fake delivery scams arriving in your inbox or letter box. With only days until Christmas, SCAMwatch is warning consumers to watch out for fake delivery scams arriving in your inbox or letter box. Scammers take advantage … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

…How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … In October 2012, the AFP and the ACCC issued a media release and SCAMwatch radar respectively about this scam. For more information on malware, spyware and key-logging scams, check out SCAMwatch’s online scams section . Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http…

…How these scams work … effective management procedures can go a long way towards preventing scams. Have a clearly defined process for verifying and paying accounts and invoices, and try to avoid giving too many staff authorisation to make orders or pay invoices. … For more information on how these scams work, check out the small business scams section on SCAMwatch. For more information on the ACCC’s successful 2011 court action against this type of scam, see the media release ‘$2.7 million penalty for fake “Yellow Pages” directory scam’ . Stay one step ahead…

…How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page.…

… number of places. Scams targeting Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli in 2015 may come in a variety of … You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page.…