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Scammers swindled nearly $4.7 million from Australian businesses in 2017 according to the ACCC’s latest Targeting scams report – a 23 per cent increase compared to 2016.
Scamwatch is warning people to watch out for scammers setting up fake ads pretending to sell adorable puppies, with more than $310,000 lost and 584 reports about this scam in the past 12 months.
SCAMwatch is warning people thinking about buying a franchise or small business to beware of exciting new franchise opportunities that may actually be scams.
SCAMwatch is advising consumers to continue to be on the look out for scam scratchie cards in their letterbox. You may think you’re a big winner but scammers will ask you for thousands to claim a prize that never arrives.
SCAMwatch and Carnival Australia are warning Australians to beware of a new spate of scam scratchie cards and travel brochures sent in the mail.
SCAMwatch and South Australian Police are warning Australian job hunters to be wary of a mystery shopper job scam.
If you unexpectedly receive colourful travel brochures in the mail, be very suspicious if the package also contains scratchie card tickets.
SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be cautious of classified ads for pedigree pups at prices that are too good to be true.
SCAMwatch continues to receive reports about scams involving scratchie cards received in the mail.
The ACCC has quickly acted to stop the individuals behind TVI Express from enticing consumers to join its so called money-making venture.