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…Bank impersonation scams robbing Australians of their life savings … impersonation scam. Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from … impersonation scam. Reports to the ACCC’s Scamwatch indicate scammers are using new technology to trick…
…The 12 scams of Christmas … News SCAMwatch is advising consumers to watch out for this year’s 12 scams of Christmas. Scams occur all year round but scammers prey on people’s generosity and vulnerabilities at this time of year. SCAMwatch is advising consumers to watch out for this year’s 12 scams of Christmas. Scams occur all year … 1. Holiday accommodation scams…
…Don’t let weight loss scams ruin your resolve this New Year … News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of weight loss scams when looking to fulfil a new year’s resolution. SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of weight loss scams when looking to fulfil … pills, patches or creams. Weight loss scams often involve people signing up to a free trial of a weight…
…Computer virus scams now targeting smartphone and tablet users … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Check out previous radars issued on the computer virus scam: October 2012: Computer cold call virus scam – scammers outsmarted! August 2011: Computer remote access scammers now masquerading as Telstra - new twist March 2011: New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning July 2010…
…Beware of scams … . Scammers continue to target everyone, regardless of age, gender, education or income level. Scams can cost people a lot of money and cause a great deal of distress. Scams are increasingly sophisticated and use … approached by a scammer at some stage. Common types of scams include a surprise lottery win in the mail…
…Avoid 2012 London Olympics accommodation scams … News SCAMwatch is joining the UK Metropolitan Police Service in warning of online accommodation booking scams in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. SCAMwatch is joining the UK Metropolitan Police Service in warning of online accommodation booking scams in the lead up to the London 2012 … accommodation scams, scammers have posed as property owners, booking agents, or landlords and posted fake copies…
…Beware of native language call scams … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … See our grooming scams page for more information. Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov…
…This end of financial year, look out for tax refund phishing scams … to be aware of tax refund email scams, with scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax time … businesses to be aware of tax refund email scams, with scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax…
…Haiti crisis scams … charity scams. Such scams typically involve people collecting money by pretending to be a real charity. Not only do these scams cost people money, they also divert much-needed donations away from legitimate … Warning signs for charity scams…
…Scratchie card scams continue … News SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail. SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail. At the beginning of 2010, SCAMwatch warned consumers about the Euphoria Travelling Group and its mail … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…