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SCAMwatch and Victoria Police are warning Australians to beware of email death threats from scammers claiming to be ‘hitmen’ hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash.
SCAMwatch is warning veterans to be cautious of potential scammers posing as representatives from the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be cautious of classified ads for pedigree pups at prices that are too good to be true.
Don’t let scam emails fool you into providing your personal details.
Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives.
If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds.
Don’t let a scammer scare you into believing your computer is infected with a virus.
Recently, Medicare and Centrelink have received reports of scammers posing as employees asking recipients for their personal information.
The recent volcanic eruption in Iceland resulted in thousands of flights cancelled and travel plans disrupted.
SCAMwatch has joined with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and the Commonwealth Grants Commission to warn consumers about anyone who approaches them with the offer of ‘grants for climate change’ or other government grants.