Search Sort by: DateRelevance "Your computer is infected" fake anti-virus pop-up alert scams SCAMwatch warns consumers to be wary of fake anti-virus alerts. NEVER click on pop-up anti-virus alerts. 16 Dec 2008 'Death threat' SMS scam The Australian community is warned to beware of death threat spam text messages from scammers pretending to be a hired hitman in order to extort thousands of dollars from their victims. 1 Jul 2008 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 2 Buying or selling 3 Threats & extortion 2 Ransomware & malware 1 Unexpected money 1 Unexpected winnings 5 Date 2020 3 2019 4 2018 8 2017 3 2016 2 2015 5 2014 2 2013 3 2012 3 2010 1 2009 3 2008 2 2007 2 News type Radar alerts 2 Subscribe
"Your computer is infected" fake anti-virus pop-up alert scams SCAMwatch warns consumers to be wary of fake anti-virus alerts. NEVER click on pop-up anti-virus alerts. 16 Dec 2008
'Death threat' SMS scam The Australian community is warned to beware of death threat spam text messages from scammers pretending to be a hired hitman in order to extort thousands of dollars from their victims. 1 Jul 2008
