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SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scam online classified ads for residential and holiday rental properties.
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SCAMwatch is advising travellers to check the authenticity of flight booking websites before making any reservations for domestic and international travel.
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SCAMwatch and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) are warning people who wish to visit or migrate to Australia to be cautious of people offering ‘guaranteed’ Australian visas.
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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.
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SCAMwatch and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are warning Australians of scammers who call offering fake government grants.
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SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be cautious of classified ads for pedigree pups at prices that are too good to be true.
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Don’t let scam emails fool you into providing your personal details.
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Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives.
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Are you an avid mobile phone texter, using SMS to keep in contact with friends and family? Watch out - scammers love texting too.
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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.