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…Medical directory scams targeting doctors' surgeries/clinics … documents. Always read the entire document, especially any fine print, before signing. Directory entry scams or unauthorised advertising scams are common. The purpose of these scams is to bill unsuspecting … real scams and example scams so you can see what scams look like, how they work and how to avoid them…
…Australian Government stimulus package scams … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about requests for your account information ('phishing' scams) , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.…
…New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning … about these scams which continue to plague consumers. Scammers, in a new twist, are making follow-up … The ACMA's media release - The ACMA targets computer virus telemarketers - 24 March 2011 ‘Scams beware’ on Microsoft Australia’s Government Affairs blog - GovTech or contact Microsoft Customer Service on 13 20 58. The ACMA’s consumer alert: Computer virus scam calls SCAMwatch radar July 2010…
…End of Financial Year: directory and fax back scams targeting small businesses … . Scams targeting business come disguised in various forms: from billing for advertising that was never requested to dubious office supplies that were never ordered. More recently, overpayment scams and dodgy … small business scams by signing up to receive SCAMwatch radar alerts .…
…Losses to car ad scams climbing … News Australians have already lost over $288,000 to vehicle scams in the first quarter of this year … personnel to con their victims. Australians have already lost over $288,000 to vehicle scams in the first…
…Scams target you! Protect yourself… … News The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce (ACFT) today launched scams awareness month, a 4 week initiative to help you protect yourself from scams. The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce (ACFT) today launched scams awareness month, a 4 week initiative to help you protect yourself from scams…
…Current COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams … News Scamwatch has received over 6415 scam reports mentioning the coronavirus with more than $9 800 000 in reported losses since the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Scamwatch has received over 6415 scam reports mentioning the coronavirus with more than $9 800 000 in reported losses since the outbreak…
…Put the freeze on Winter Olympics holiday job scams … Explore the SCAMwatch site to learn more about job/employment scams and how to protect yourself .…
…Scam losses to culturally diverse communities, people with disability and Indigenous Australians almost doubled in 2021 … ), and people with disability, according to new data from the ACCC’s annual Targeting Scams report . “Scammers … of the community lose significantly more money to scams last year.” In 2021, Scamwatch received 4,958 reports from…
…Patrick Swayze and other celebrity scams—be on guard online … . SCAMwatch recently warned about internet scams that lure consumers in by attaching themselves to public figures such as Pink, Jennifer Hawkins and Michael Jackson . These scams show that scammers are ruthless … purchasing products such as tickets online, you need to be on the lookout for potential scams. Err on the…