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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…
…Watch out for holiday season scams … News Scamwatch is warning people to be careful about being caught out by holiday season scams. Scamwatch is warning people to be careful about being caught out by holiday season scams. “Scammers will … personal information,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Here are three common holiday season scams…
…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…
…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…
…Beware of phone scams – 2011 Targeting Scams report … News SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of scams perpetrated this way in 2011. SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of … Targeting Scams report snapshot:…
…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…
…Scratchie card scams continue … News SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail. SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail. At the beginning of 2010, SCAMwatch warned consumers about the Euphoria Travelling Group and its mail … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…