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Immigration scam targets migrants

Scamwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers claiming to be from the 'Department of Immigration' threatening you with deportation and demanding money.
22 Apr 2015

Telephone calls alleging fake arrest warrants used to scam money

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers falsely claiming to be from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) or Australian Tax Office (ATO).
13 Apr 2015
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  • Threats & extortion
    • Threats to life, arrest or other
  • Attempts to gain your personal information
    • Identity theft
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  • 2015
    • April 2015
      • 22 April 2015
      • 13 April 2015
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  • Radar alerts

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