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Overcharged bank fees scam

SCAMwatch is warning consumers about hoax offers of assistance to reclaim overcharged bank fees.
18 Nov 2009

Steer clear of sports investment schemes

SCAMwatch is warning you to be very careful if you think you can improve your odds with the aid of sports ‘investment’ opportunities.
2 Nov 2009

Sports investment schemes—it’s just gambling

SCAMwatch is warning consumers that sports ‘investment’ schemes are just another form of gambling and are often outright scams.
25 Jun 2009

Coming soon! Tax bonus payment

SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be on the lookout for bogus phone calls, emails and other scams relating to the government's economic stimulus package.
27 Mar 2009

Losing money is a sure bet with sports arbitrage schemes

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to stay away from sports arbitrage 'opportunities'.
3 Mar 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
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  • Unexpected money
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  • Fake charities
  • Attempts to gain your personal information
    • Identity theft
    • Phishing
    • Hacking
  • Travel, prizes and lottery scams
    • Unexpected prize & lottery scams
    • Travel prize scams
    • Travel, prizes and lottery scams
  • Investments
    • Betting & sports investment scams
    • Investment scams
  • Buying or selling
    • Overpayment scams
    • False billing
    • Online shopping scams
  • Threats & extortion
    • Ransomware & malware
  • Jobs & employment
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  • 2009
    • November 2009
    • June 2009
    • March 2009
    • February 2009
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  • Radar alerts

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