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Beware of distress emails targeting the APY lands

…If you think that you have been targeted by this scam please contact Consumer and Business Services for assistance on 13 1882. You can also report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
25 Jan 2012

Airline ticketing scam emails which may cause computer viruses

… for more tips on how to recognise and protect yourself from internet scams . To report a suspected…
12 Aug 2008

Fake SCAMwatch and Consumer Affairs Victoria emails

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
7 Jan 2011

Fake FBI email scam claims you’ve visited “illegal websites”

… you with more scams in the future. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer…
6 May 2011

Telemarketing scam: your computer has a virus!

… Communications and Media Authority have issued a joint media release on phone scams .…
2 Jul 2010

Climate change grants and other government grants

…For more information on this scam, visit the Commonwealth Grants Commission. Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing and advance fee fraud scams , and learn how you can protect yourself against scammers .…
17 Feb 2010

Bogus McDonald's email 'phishing' for your bank details

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.  …
3 Apr 2009

Beware of scam phone surveys which lead to other scam calls

…SCAMwatch radar May 2011 - Scammers pose as government & banks offering to reclaim overcharged bank fees SCAMwatch radar July 2010 - Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @scamwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov .…
13 May 2011

Australian Federal Police email scam

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams and tips on how to protect yourself .…
9 Jul 2009
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Scammers pretend to be the Australian Federal Police to target vulnerable people

…News Police have received reports of scams involving fake Australian Federal Police (AFP) representatives targeting vulnerable members of the community. Police have received reports of scams involving … thousands of dollars into a scam bank account. In other cases, people have withdrawn money from…
15 Sep 2021

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