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SCAMwatch is warning consumers to protect themselves from identity theft when using social networking sites especially during the holiday season.
SCAMwatch is warning prospective tenants to be wary when responding to rental properties advertised on the net where the 'owner' makes various excuses as to why you can't inspect the property but insists on an upfront payment for rent or deposit.
SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of an airline ticketing scam that can download malicious software onto your computer.
SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of Beijing Olympic Games tickets scams.
Doctors' clinics are warned to beware of aggressive marketing techniques engaged by some advertising companies offering listings in medical directories.
SCAMwatch is warning punters to be on the lookout for betting software scams during the Spring Racing Carnival.
Fake advertisements offering used vehicles for lower than expected prices continue to appear on Australian car websites, online classifieds and online auction sites.
Classified ads offering non-existent pedigree puppies have resurfaced in local newspapers across the country, as well as online classifieds.
Consumers have reported receiving emails from the 'Australian Office of Fair Trading'. There is no such organisation, and the email's attachment contains a virus.
Australians who use the internet to buy goods from overseas should be wary of fake emails asking them to pay 'Customs' a range of fees, duty or taxes before their goods are released to them.