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…Bushfires and scams … News Scamwatch is warning all Australians to be on the lookout for bushfire fundraising scams and … impacted by the bushfires. Scamwatch is warning all Australians to be on the lookout for fundraising scams…
…Bushfires and scams … the bushfires. Unfortunately, some of these are scams. There are currently a wide range of appeals raising funds for people and animals affected by the bushfires. Unfortunately, some of these are scams … ACCC has also set up a dedicated phone number for the public to report bushfire related scams. People…
…Warning about fake charity scams … has received 689 reports of fake charities scams with more than $320,000 in reported losses. This … important people are aware of these scams and take precautions to ensure their money is going to a genuine…
…Scam alert: Scammers are targeting Australians in hardship … How to spot the scam … This scam can be hard to spot because criminals can set up fake social media accounts that look genuine. The scammers will ask for your identity information and myGov login details. Investment scam victim…
…Businesses lost an average of $10,000 to scams in 2016 … News Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Targeting Scams report, with losses totalling around $3.8 million, an increase of almost 31 per cent. Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 according … – these scams trick a victim into downloading a virus that infects computer systems and prevents user access until payment is made to unlock it. In 2016, reports indicate that there was an increase in ransomware emails to businesses, purportedly from legitimate companies such as Australia Post or a utility…
…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…
…Don’t be fooled by scams this festive season … the festive season to slip under your radar. Some scams to watch out for include online shopping scams, fake delivery scams and charity scams. … How these scams work…
…Computer virus scams now targeting smartphone and tablet users … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Check out previous radars issued on the computer virus scam: October 2012: Computer cold call virus scam – scammers outsmarted! August 2011: Computer remote access scammers now masquerading as Telstra - new twist March 2011: New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning July 2010…
…Haiti crisis scams … charity scams. Such scams typically involve people collecting money by pretending to be a real charity. Not only do these scams cost people money, they also divert much-needed donations away from legitimate … Warning signs for charity scams…
…Avoid charity scams – Japan earthquake disaster … charities when donating to Japan disaster relief. Whilst many legitimate charities exist, charity scams may … public’s generosity and kindness in the aftermath of disastrous events. Recent charity scams emerged during…