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Spike in Centrelink scams

…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.…
28 Nov 2016

Steer clear of tax scams

…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…
29 Jul 2016

Beware of government grant scams

…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…
22 Jul 2016

Fake rebate scams on the rise

…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.…
5 Mar 2015

Beware of carbon tax repeal 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.…
13 Aug 2014

Beware of reclaim scams

…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…
27 Jul 2012

Update - Beware of carbon price scams

…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…
28 Aug 2012

Beware of scams targeting VIPtel Mobile customers

…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…
23 Jun 2011

Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees

…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 .…
9 Jul 2010

Government impersonation scams on the rise

…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…
21 Jul 2020

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