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'Hitman' email scam

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Noting the email text and the address of the sender may assist in any investigations of the scam. Should you ever be concerned about your physical safety, contact your local police. … For more information about how you can protect yourself, check out the Requests for your account information ('phishing' scams) page on SCAMwatch. Victoria Police have also issued a media release on the scam.…
16 Sep 2010

Comcover non-refundable loan email

… well as following these specific tips, find out how to protect yourself from all sorts of other scams. … Explore SCAMwatch for more information about Requests for your account information ('phishing' scams) , spyware and key loggers and identity theft .…
4 Nov 2009

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

'Death threat' SMS scam

… scammers. Explore SCAMwatch for more tips on how to recognise and protect yourself from scams. Back to the…
1 Jul 2008
a lady on a phone call looking concerned and hands on her forehead

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 In other cases, people have withdrawn money from…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

Bogus anti-virus alerts

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about scams that commonly target Australians and how you can protect yourself . Information and tips on how to secure your computer and stay safe online can be found on the Stay Smart Online website.…
11 Nov 2009

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