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Australians lose over $70 million to bogus investment opportunities

…News Investment scams reported to Scamwatch have cost Australians over $70 million in the first … losses are set to reach $140 million by the end of the year. Investment scams reported to Scamwatch have … from Scamwatch shows a 53.4 per cent increase in reports about investment scams received so far, up…
24 Aug 2021

Don’t let scammers kick goals in the lead up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup

…You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can also report suspicious sellers to MATCH by email at enforcement@match-ag.com .…
12 Mar 2014

Telemarketing scam: your computer has a virus!

… Communications and Media Authority have issued a joint media release on phone scams .…
2 Jul 2010

Not all publicity is good publicity

… marketing techniques and scams. Back to the SCAMwatch radar…
24 Apr 2007

Domain name renewals – don't be dot conned!

…your records for the actual expiry date for your existing domain name: is it really due to be renewed? Read more tips on how to avoid domain name renewal scams .  The ACCC's fact sheet Domain name renewal/registrations—don't get caught is also a great source of information on domain name issues. Back…
12 Jul 2007

Climate change grants and other government grants

…For more information on this scam, visit the Commonwealth Grants Commission. Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing and advance fee fraud scams , and learn how you can protect yourself against scammers .…
17 Feb 2010

Selling goods through the internet or classifieds?

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about money transfer scams and how you can protect yourself. Back to the SCAMwatch radar .…
5 Jan 2010

'Death threat' SMS scam

… scammers. Explore SCAMwatch for more tips on how to recognise and protect yourself from scams. Back to the…
1 Jul 2008

Bogus McDonald's email 'phishing' for your bank details

…Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam.  …
3 Apr 2009

Beware of scam phone surveys which lead to other scam calls

…SCAMwatch radar May 2011 - Scammers pose as government & banks offering to reclaim overcharged bank fees SCAMwatch radar July 2010 - Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @scamwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov .…
13 May 2011

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