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Watch out for NBN scams

…Watch out for NBN scams … are increasingly using trusted government brands like NBN to trick people into falling for scams … Rickard said. The three common scams reported to Scamwatch that involve scammers impersonating NBN are…
22 Aug 2017
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Don't get scammed by dodgy internet pop-ups

… computer. Known as remote access scams, these pop-up windows are used as a ploy to get unsuspecting victims … money back.” Ms Rickard also urged consumers to read the ACCC’s Little Black Book of Scams publication. “A person’s best protection against scams is awareness and education. The Little Black Book of Scams contains…
10 Apr 2017
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Watch out for scammers when going online

… scams they might encounter. This Stay Smart Online Week, the ACCC is warning the community to watch out for common online scams they might encounter. The online sphere – email, the internet, social media … Delia Rickard said. The top three scams that people are most likely to encounter online are: Phishing…
10 Oct 2017
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Don't fall for a scammer's phishing bait

… of this scam, with nearly $260,000 lost. Phishing scams are the most common scam reported to … sooner you can act, the better,” Ms Rickard said. People concerned about phishing scams can report a scam…
19 Jun 2017
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