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Credit card scam targeting small businesses

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about cheque overpayment scams and other scams that commonly target Australians.  …
1 May 2009

Erase your hard drive before disposing of old computers

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
11 Nov 2011

Telemarketing calls promising 'free' holidays

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams , including fake prizes, and how you can protect yourself. Back to the SCAMwatch radar . The ACCC and the Australian Communications and Media Authority have issued a joint media release on phone scams .…
19 Sep 2008

Fake 'Customs' email targets online shoppers

… charges in order for the purchaser to receive their goods. Phishing scams are all about tricking people … them. Never call a telephone number that you see in a spam email. Learn more about phishing scams and…
24 Jul 2007

Commonwealth Bank of Australia—phishing email SCAMwatch radar

… about this phishing scams, refer to the security alert issued by Commonwealth Bank . … The Commonwealth Bank provides more information about what you can do to protect your personal information. Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.…
3 Jun 2009

Don't tell scammers your holiday plans!

… through a number of means, including 'phishing' techniques. Phishing scams are all about tricking … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams and how you can protect yourself.…
24 Dec 2008

Scam callers asking for payment to deliver parcels

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
8 Nov 2011

New year, new job? Beware of scammers

… Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022. Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams … to job scams.” “If you are job hunting and you are offered work that requires little effort for a big … Top tips for avoiding scams:…
3 Jan 2023

SCAMwatch warns about scam business directory offers

… scams. We have received more than 1000 complaints and inquiries about these types of offers. The recent … other countries to perpetrate scams and frustrate the efforts of consumer protection law enforcement…
15 Oct 2009

Grand Sands Casino fake prize SMS scam!

…Stay one step ahead of the scammers—visit SCAMwatch for more information about Lottery and competition scams (fake prizes), SMS competition & trivia scams, Missed calls & text messages from unknown numbers and further tips on  How to protect yourself from scammers. Back to the SCAMwatch radar .…
20 Aug 2009

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