Search Sort by: DateRelevance Beware of ‘green scheme’ scammers! Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives. 23 Aug 2010 Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees 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. 9 Jul 2010 Beware of scammers – offering compensation for disrupted travel plans The recent volcanic eruption in Iceland resulted in thousands of flights cancelled and travel plans disrupted. 11 May 2010 Climate change grants and other government grants SCAMwatch has joined with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and the Commonwealth Grants Commission to warn consumers about anyone who approaches them with the offer of ‘grants for climate change’ or other government grants. 17 Feb 2010 Switch over to digital television is ripe for scams The Australian Government warns consumers to be very wary of door-to-door salespeople offering to sell you digital television products in your home. 6 Jan 2010 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 9 Buying or selling 12 Dating & romance 1 Fake charities 2 Investments 4 Jobs & employment 3 Threats & extortion 3 Unexpected money 7 Inheritance scams 1 Rebate scams 5 Unexpected winnings 9 Date 2020 3 2017 1 2016 3 2015 3 2014 1 2012 3 2011 3 2010 5 2009 2 News type Radar alerts 5 Subscribe
Beware of ‘green scheme’ scammers! Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives. 23 Aug 2010
Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees 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. 9 Jul 2010
Beware of scammers – offering compensation for disrupted travel plans The recent volcanic eruption in Iceland resulted in thousands of flights cancelled and travel plans disrupted. 11 May 2010
Climate change grants and other government grants SCAMwatch has joined with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and the Commonwealth Grants Commission to warn consumers about anyone who approaches them with the offer of ‘grants for climate change’ or other government grants. 17 Feb 2010
Switch over to digital television is ripe for scams The Australian Government warns consumers to be very wary of door-to-door salespeople offering to sell you digital television products in your home. 6 Jan 2010