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Queensland authorities seek to speak with victims of investment fraud scheme

Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and Queensland Police Service are seeking to speak with victims of an investment fraud scheme.
21 Aug 2015

Beware of ransomware

Scamwatch is alerting consumers to a spike in the number of people falling victim to ransomware scams in 2015, compared to last year.
11 Aug 2015

National Consumer Fraud Week 2015

Nearly $82 million was lost to scams in 2014, and many included some form of identity fraud. The theme of National Consumer Fraud Week 2015 is ‘get smarter with your data’.
18 May 2015

This Valentine’s Day, protect your heart when seeking love online

This Valentine’s Day, SCAMwatch is warning the online dating community to beware of any love interest who asks for money.
12 Feb 2015
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