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…Scam alert: job scams on the rise … or recruiters offering work. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning Australian job seekers to be on the lookout for employment-related scams. So far this year, scammers have stolen $19.6 million from people … reports show these scams are impacting students looking for part-time work, culturally and linguistically…
…Scam alert: National Anti-Scam Centre warns of scams targeting Matildas fans … Women’s World Cup semi-final. The National Anti-Scam Centre has issued the warning, after receiving initial reports of scams targeting Matilda’s fans on social media, including fraudulent ticket sales … such as the World Cup finals,” ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said. “We are already seeing initial reports of scam…
…National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students … from Chinese students living in Australia, the National Anti-Scam Centre has warned. Scammers … in Australia, the National Anti-Scam Centre has warned. Reports of scammers posing as Chinese police to target…
…Scam alert - new scam targets customers of loyalty points programs … News A new scam targeting customers of loyalty points programs with large, well-known Australian companies has been detected by the National Anti-Scam Centre. NASC logo and ACCC logo A new scam targeting … by the National Anti-Scam Centre. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers about a new text message scam…
…National Anti-Scam Centre … News In May 2023, the government funded the ACCC to set up a new National Anti-Scam Centre. The centre will bring together experts from government and the private sector to tackle harmful scams. In May 2023, the government funded the ACCC to set up a new National Anti-Scam Centre over 3 years. Its…
…National Anti-Scam Centre releases first quarterly update … News The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its first quarterly udpate. Scams are increasingly … for people to spot. Between July and September 2023, Australians lost $114 million to scams. Losses to jobs & employment scams are the most significant development in overall scam losses and trends. Australians have…
…Scams Awareness Week 2023 empowers consumers to ask 'Who's really there?' … of $92 million this year. Scams Awareness Week 2023, Who's really there? 27 November to 1 December Hashtag ScamsWeek2023 Scams Awareness Week 2023, Who's really there? 27 November to 1 December Hashtag … of $92 million this year. This Scams Awareness Week (27 November -1 December 2023), the National Anti…
…Bank impersonation scams robbing Australians of their life savings … impersonation scam. Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from … impersonation scam. Reports to the ACCC’s Scamwatch indicate scammers are using new technology to trick…
… by romance and dating scams. Australians are being urged to have a heart-to-heart with their friends … the heartache caused by scams. Download a printable version of the infographic: Dating and romance scams infographic ( PDF 170.83 KB ) Cover of dating and romance scams document New Scamwatch data reveals more than … Signs of a romance scam…
… and other well-known courier services. The National Anti-Scam Centre has seen the number of reports for delivery phishing scams quadruple this year, and is concerned that losses may increase during the holiday … expecting the delivery from.” Parcel delivery scams may also pretend to be other delivery companies, both … How to spot the scam…