Search Sort by: DateRelevance Business opportunity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be extremely cautious about getting involved in business opportunity schemes that promise a lot of income for little or no effort. 8 Sep 2009 UNICEF—fake job offer and investment grants scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers about fake job offers and investment grants sent by scammers in an attempt to steal personal information and money. 25 Aug 2009 Beat the recession chain letter scam SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for a new chain letter scam seeking to take advantage of the current economic climate. 12 Aug 2009 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 16 Hacking 1 Identity theft 6 Phishing 12 Buying or selling 4 False billing 2 Online shopping scams 2 Overpayment scams 1 Fake charities 1 Investments 6 Betting & sports investment scams 3 Investment scams 3 Jobs & employment 2 Jobs & employment scams 1 Pyramid schemes 2 Threats & extortion 3 Ransomware & malware 3 Unexpected money 2 Rebate scams 2 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 6 Unexpected prize & lottery scams 5 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 6 Travel prize scams 1 Date 2009 4 September 2009 1 August 2009 2 February 2009 1 News type Radar alerts 4 Subscribe
Business opportunity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be extremely cautious about getting involved in business opportunity schemes that promise a lot of income for little or no effort. 8 Sep 2009
UNICEF—fake job offer and investment grants scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers about fake job offers and investment grants sent by scammers in an attempt to steal personal information and money. 25 Aug 2009
Beat the recession chain letter scam SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for a new chain letter scam seeking to take advantage of the current economic climate. 12 Aug 2009
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