Search Sort by: DateRelevance Bogus anti-virus alerts Scamwatch is warning consumers to be wary of bogus security software or 'scareware'. 11 Nov 2009 Steer clear of sports investment schemes SCAMwatch is warning you to be very careful if you think you can improve your odds with the aid of sports ‘investment’ opportunities. 2 Nov 2009 Facebook password scam email SCAMwatch is warning Facebook subscribers about a hoax email they may receive under the guise of a password reset email. 29 Oct 2009 Visa Europe survey bonus scam VISA Europe survey bonus scam 28 Oct 2009 Trevor Smallwood hoax email SCAMwatch is warning consumers about an email allegedly from the Australian Federal Police. 27 Oct 2009 SCAMwatch warns about scam business directory offers SCAMwatch warns businesses to watch out for unsolicited emails or letters that claim to offer 'free' business directory listings. 15 Oct 2009 Business opportunity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be extremely cautious about getting involved in business opportunity schemes that promise a lot of income for little or no effort. 8 Sep 2009 UNICEF—fake job offer and investment grants scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers about fake job offers and investment grants sent by scammers in an attempt to steal personal information and money. 25 Aug 2009 Beat the recession chain letter scam SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for a new chain letter scam seeking to take advantage of the current economic climate. 12 Aug 2009 Jackson and other celebrity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of spam emails that link to viruses and spyware embedded in songs, videos and pictures of celebrities. 13 Jul 2009 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ ‹ Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Next page ›› › Last page Last » Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 81 Hacking 14 Identity theft 41 Phishing 42 Remote access scams 12 Buying or selling 62 Classified scams 14 False billing 22 Health & medical products 5 Mobile premium services 4 Psychic & clairvoyant 2 Online shopping scams 37 Overpayment scams 4 Other buying and selling scams 3 Dating & romance 14 Fake charities 15 Investments 28 Betting & sports investment scams 12 Investment scams 17 Other business, employment & investment scams 2 Jobs & employment 11 Jobs & employment scams 7 Pyramid schemes 7 Threats & extortion 29 Ransomware & malware 17 Threats to life, arrest or other 10 Unexpected money 27 Inheritance scams 4 Inheritance & unexpected money 5 Unexpected money 3 Rebate scams 22 Upfront payment & advanced fee frauds 3 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 35 Unexpected prize & lottery scams 22 Travel, prizes and lottery scams 35 Travel prize scams 10 Scratchie scams 7 Other scams 6 Date 2022 1 2021 9 2020 7 2017 2 2016 5 2015 3 2014 7 2013 6 2012 5 2011 5 2010 10 2009 20 2008 2 2007 6 2006 2 News type Radar alerts 90 Media releases 33 Features 10 Small business 1 Subscribe
Bogus anti-virus alerts Scamwatch is warning consumers to be wary of bogus security software or 'scareware'. 11 Nov 2009
Steer clear of sports investment schemes SCAMwatch is warning you to be very careful if you think you can improve your odds with the aid of sports ‘investment’ opportunities. 2 Nov 2009
Facebook password scam email SCAMwatch is warning Facebook subscribers about a hoax email they may receive under the guise of a password reset email. 29 Oct 2009
Trevor Smallwood hoax email SCAMwatch is warning consumers about an email allegedly from the Australian Federal Police. 27 Oct 2009
SCAMwatch warns about scam business directory offers SCAMwatch warns businesses to watch out for unsolicited emails or letters that claim to offer 'free' business directory listings. 15 Oct 2009
Business opportunity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be extremely cautious about getting involved in business opportunity schemes that promise a lot of income for little or no effort. 8 Sep 2009
UNICEF—fake job offer and investment grants scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers about fake job offers and investment grants sent by scammers in an attempt to steal personal information and money. 25 Aug 2009
Beat the recession chain letter scam SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for a new chain letter scam seeking to take advantage of the current economic climate. 12 Aug 2009
Jackson and other celebrity scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of spam emails that link to viruses and spyware embedded in songs, videos and pictures of celebrities. 13 Jul 2009