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Making a Western Union refund claim

… AUD branch or outlet funds were sent from. See also: Did AUSTRAC contact me? Frauds and scams…
9 Feb 2018

Valentines Day - Don’t fall head-over-heels for a scammer

… never actually visit and will continue to request more money from you.   Online dating and romance scams … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Check out our Dating and romance scams page on SCAMwatch for more information. You can also read romance scam victims’ stories - Georgina's facebook fiancé leaves her flat broke . SCAMwatch has issued the following radars on dating and romance scams in the past: •  Be my Valentine •  Beware of the…
11 Feb 2011

This Valentine’s Day, protect your heart when seeking love online

… consequences can be devastating. These scams can also pose a risk to your personal safety as scammers are often … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
12 Feb 2015

Victims scammed via Western Union may get refunds

… Union. Over $5 million is reported lost each year to these scams but this is just the tip of the iceberg…
23 Jan 2018

Beware of the Valentine that steals more than your heart

… overseas scammers. Dating & romance scams try to lower your defences by appealing to your loving or … Learn more about Dating & romance scams and other Internet scams . To report a scam – visit the SCAMwatch Report a Scam page. Back to the SCAMwatch radar .…
13 Feb 2007

Looking for love online? Don’t get scammed into a broken heart and empty wallet

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … SCAMwatch has issued several radars about romance scams, including the following in 2013: July 2013: Don’t let your heart be blackmailed February 2013: Protect your wallet and your heart this Valentine’s Day Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com…
14 Feb 2014
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ACCC calls for united front as scammers steal over $3bn from Australians

…News The latest Targeting Scams report has revealed Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams … to support the community in the fight against scams.  This is an 80 per cent increase on total losses recorded in 2021. The latest  Targeting Scams report  has revealed Australians lost a record $3.1 billion … Scamwatch received 239,237 scam reports last year, a 16.5 per cent drop on the number of reports…
17 Apr 2023
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Learn how to spot a romance scammer this Valentine's Day

…News Scamwatch is urging people to watch out for dating and romance scams after Australians … to watch out for dating and romance scams after Australians reported losing a record $56 million last year, an increase of 44 per cent. Over 3,400 reports were received about dating and romance scams in 2021, including…
14 Feb 2022

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