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…News SCAMwatch is warning people to beware of online scams – surveys, emails and social-media posts … personal information. SCAMwatch is warning people to beware of online scams – surveys, emails and social … number of complaints about possible scams misusing the Woolworths name and logo, going under such titles…

… companies in Asia – are at higher risk of being ripped off by these scams. The United States and Canadian … How these scams work … Make yours a ‘fraud-free’ business – effective management procedures can go a long way towards preventing scams. Have a clearly defined process for verifying and paying accounts and invoices. Consider a multi-person approval process for transactions over a certain dollar threshold. Ensure your staff are…

… contacts about fake rebate scams in which the scammer claims to be from Centrelink or the Department of … How these scams work … , contact your bank or financial institution immediately,” Ms Rickard said. You can report scams to the ACCC…

… significantly less. Business directory scams are one of the most common types targeting small businesses. In … How these scams work … offer or the company name on the web as many scams can be identified this way. If you receive an invoice that you know nothing about, don’t pay until you are sure it’s the real deal. Many small business scams…

… common to all these scams is the use of threats to create a sense of urgency so the recipient of the call … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page.…

… scammers who capitalise on tragic events as soon as they happen.   Not only do these scams cost people … How these scams work … See SCAMwatch’s charity scams section for more information on how these scams work and how to avoid them. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. For donations to a charity, you can search the ACNC register at www.acnc.gov.au/findacharity . You can also contact the ACNC…

…News SCAMwatch is warning would-be travelers to watch out for travel scams as scammers seek to take … travel scams as scammers seek to take advantage of those looking for a hard-earned break. Now is the time … neighbouring Pacific Islands. Other scams offer holidays to Florida or the Bahamas with tickets to theme parks…

… relationship scams continues to be a significant concern with total losses for dating and romance scams this … social media is being used to facilitate fraudulent activity.” “So far we see dating and romance scams … them to send money overseas. The scams are equally targeting men and women,” Ms Rickard said. Most…

… exciting new franchise opportunities that may actually be scams. SCAMwatch is warning people thinking about … be scams. Franchising scams can come in the form of a pyramid scheme dressed up as a reputable franchise. These scams may appear to be slick and professional, with a sophisticated website, marketing … How these scams work…

…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers with a disability to be on guard against scams – unfortunately … warning consumers with a disability to be on guard against scams – unfortunately, scammers target people whom they think may be vulnerable to try and take advantage of them. Some common scams reported by … How these scams work…