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News & alerts

Don’t let fake sellers ruin Christmas

Scamwatch is warning Christmas shoppers to be cautious when looking online for gifts.

15 Dec 2015

Fake debt collectors

Scamwatch is warning of phone calls from scammers claiming to collect debts.

29 May 2015

Invoice email scam now targeting Australian businesses

SCAMwatch is warning Australian businesses to beware of an invoice email scam seeking payment re-direction.

21 Jan 2015
Scam category
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  • Threats & extortion 5
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Date
  • 2015 3
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    • May 2015 1
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  • Types of scams
    • Current COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams
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    • Fake charities
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    • Jobs & employment
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    • Flubot scams
  • Report a scam
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