Search Sort by: DateRelevance Warning about 'emergency' text messages Scamwatch is warning members of the public about a spate of text messages asking for emergency assistance. 11 Feb 2019 New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning SCAMwatch, Microsoft and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are warning Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is infected with a virus or is sending out error messages. 23 Mar 2011 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 16 Hacking 1 Identity theft 7 Phishing 5 Remote access scams 2 Buying or selling 8 Dating & romance 2 Fake charities 2 Investments 2 Threats & extortion 1 Unexpected money 5 Unexpected winnings 4 Other scams 1 Date 2020 6 2019 1 2014 1 2011 1 2010 1 2009 1 2007 1 News type Radar alerts 2 Media releases 2 Features 1 Subscribe
Warning about 'emergency' text messages Scamwatch is warning members of the public about a spate of text messages asking for emergency assistance. 11 Feb 2019
New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning SCAMwatch, Microsoft and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are warning Australians to continue to be wary of scam calls claiming that your computer is infected with a virus or is sending out error messages. 23 Mar 2011
