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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…
…Scam alert: Fake celebrity online investment scams … News Scammers are creating lifelike impersonations (or 'deepfakes') of celebrities and public figures, who appear to be promoting 'quantum' or 'AI' online trading platforms. The people involved have not created these ads, the trading platforms are scams and you lose any money you 'invest'. … platform called 'Immediate Edge' and encourages others to do the same. The article is a scam article. Scammers create ads and fake news articles to get you to believe the celebrities actually use these scam…
…Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails … How to spot the scam … How the scam works…
…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…
…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…