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Queensland authorities seek to speak with victims of investment fraud scheme

Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and Queensland Police Service are seeking to speak with victims of an investment fraud scheme.
21 Aug 2015

Beware of fake lottery and competition 'wins' on social networking platforms

Scamwatch is warning consumers to beware of fake lotteries or competitions on social networking platforms, with scammers using popular platforms to pedal these empty wins.
13 Aug 2015

Don’t let scammers ‘tax' you this tax time

With tax time in full swing, Scamwatch is again urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax time to target you.
10 Aug 2015
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  • Unexpected money
    • Rebate scams
  • Travel, prizes and lottery scams
    • Unexpected prize & lottery scams
    • Travel, prizes and lottery scams
  • Investments
    • Betting & sports investment scams
    • Investment scams
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  • 2015
    • August 2015
      • 21 August 2015
      • 13 August 2015
      • 10 August 2015
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