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…It’s not all Pink and rosy—celebrity scams on the rise! … ! SCAMwatch also warns that ‘free’ offers on the internet often turn out to be scams. They might offer you … Visit SCAMwatch for more tips on how to protect yourself and information about other internet scams , requests for your account information ('phishing' scams) and mobile phone scams. You should also check out ‘ Phishing scams on social networking sites—don’t be tricked into giving your information away! ’ for the…

…The new little black book of scams is here! … book of scams. Find out how to get your free copy! The ACCC has just released a brand new edition of its very popular The little black book of scams . The little black book of scams highlights a variety of popular scams that regularly target Australian consumers and small business in areas such as fake…

…Scams target you! Protect your computer... … News Scams target you - Protect your computer is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Your computer can be attacked by phishing scams, spam, dodgy 'pop-ups' or malware – and you may not even realise it! Scams target you - Protect your computer is the latest message from the … Use computer protection software, including anti-virus software, to prevent viruses and other malware (malicious software) from exposing you to scams that may result in personal and sensitive information being sent from your computer without your knowledge. Make sure you regularly download and install…

…Betting software scams: don’t be taken for a ride … News SCAMwatch is warning punters to be on the lookout for betting software scams during the Spring … race that stops the nation. While placing a bet can be fun, be very careful of scams involving computerised gambling systems, also known as betting scams. These software systems promise to accurately…

…Scams target you! Protect your identity ... … News Scams target you—Protect your identity is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer … for others to take! Scams target you—protect your identity is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Did you know that some scams are not just out to steal your money—but also your…

…Scams target you: protect your money! … News Scams target you - protect your money is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true - it probably is. Scams target you - Protect … range of scams. We work hard for our money, so don't part with it to a scammer with a dead-end offer!…

…Scams target you! Protect your phone... … News Scams target you - Protect your phone is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Phone scams can happen without you even knowing. From cold calling scams promising … able to protect ourselves from often ingenious scams.…

…Scams Awareness Week 2020 … . Be yourself, don't let a scammer be you. Scams Awareness Week. 17–21 August 2020. #scamsweek2020. Scamwatch … with the same period in 2019, totalling more than 24 000 reports and over $22 million in losses. This Scams…

…Losses reported to Scamwatch exceed $211 million, phone scams exploding … News Australians reported a record $211 million in losses to scams so far this year, an 89 per cent … people to be extra vigilant about scams after Australians reported a record $211 million in losses to scams so far this year, an 89 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to new…

…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…