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SCAMwatch is warning travellers to be cautious if they are approached on holidays by strangers offering travel club memberships which seem too good to be true.
SCAMwatch is warning punters this racing season to be cautious of investing in expensive betting schemes and software packages which make false claims of guaranteed winnings.
SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be ‘hitmen’ hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash.
SCAMwatch and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are warning Australians of scammers who call offering fake government grants.
If you unexpectedly receive colourful travel brochures in the mail, be very suspicious if the package also contains scratchie card tickets.
Don’t let someone trick you into paying to have your number listed on the Australian Government’s free Do Not Call Register.
Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives.
SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail.
Are you an avid mobile phone texter, using SMS to keep in contact with friends and family? Watch out - scammers love texting too.
If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds.