Search Sort by: DateRelevance Warning about fake charity scams Scammers are increasingly using fake charities or impersonating real charities to take advantage of people’s generosity and compassion, with losses reported to the ACCC’s Scamwatch increasing steadily over the past four years. 23 Oct 2018 Victorian bushfire appeal scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers wanting to contribute to the Victorian bushfire appeals to be on alert to ensure they are not taken in by scammers. 11 Feb 2009 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 20 Buying or selling 11 Dating & romance 3 Fake charities 2 Investments 9 Jobs & employment 3 Threats & extortion 11 Unexpected money 4 Unexpected winnings 8 Date 2020 6 2019 2 2018 1 2015 1 2014 1 2013 4 2012 1 2011 2 2010 2 2009 1 News type Radar alerts 1 Media releases 1 Subscribe
Warning about fake charity scams Scammers are increasingly using fake charities or impersonating real charities to take advantage of people’s generosity and compassion, with losses reported to the ACCC’s Scamwatch increasing steadily over the past four years. 23 Oct 2018
Victorian bushfire appeal scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers wanting to contribute to the Victorian bushfire appeals to be on alert to ensure they are not taken in by scammers. 11 Feb 2009
