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…Spike in Centrelink scams … You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch report a scam page . … For more information, visit the Scams page on the Department of Human Services' website. Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @Scamwatch_gov on Twitter.…
…Steer clear of tax scams … News The ACCC is urging Australians to hang up on and delete tax scams after more than $1 million … is urging Australians to hang up on and delete tax scams after more than $1 million was reported lost to Scamwatch already this year, with over 300 people reporting that they lost money to tax scams in…
…Beware of government grant scams … How these scams work … Websites: These scams operate through websites which charge a fee for services offered freely by government or charge for services they never deliver. The website may give the impression of government affiliation but the fine print will usually show there are no guarantees of a grant and they are just selling…
…Fake rebate scams on the rise … , investment return or even a bonus. Whatever the story, these scams always involve some government department … money and use this information to commit other scams.…
…Beware of carbon tax repeal scams … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page.…
…Beware of reclaim scams … scams for overpaid taxes are likely to increase. If you are contacted out of the blue and told that you … How these scams work…
…Update - Beware of carbon price scams … News SCAMwatch is warning consumers and businesses to be on the look out for carbon price scams, particularly calls asking for personal information in order to receive compensation. SCAMwatch is warning consumers and businesses to be on the look out for carbon price scams, particularly calls asking for … How these scams work…
…Beware of scams targeting VIPtel Mobile customers … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Centrelink workers (link no longer available). Check out our up-front payment scams page for more information…
…Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees … News If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds. If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds. The scammer will … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can report suspicious or unsolicited emails (spam) to the Australian Communications and Media Authority .…
…Government impersonation scams on the rise … News There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time such as text messages claiming … . Australians are being urged to watch out for government impersonation scams with over $1.26 million lost from…