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16 Jul 2010 … follow-up SMS, phone calls or emails. SCAMwatch urges you to report all spam SMS, whether it be a scam or … News Are you an avid mobile phone texter, using SMS to keep in contact with friends and family? Watch out - scammers love texting too. Are you an avid mobile phone texter, using SMS to keep in contact … Did you know that since July 2010, you are able to opt out of receiving ‘mobile premium service’ content? Mobile premium services come in many forms such as ringtones, news, games or competitions. You usually have to pay more for this service than your standard SMS charges. Contact your phone service…
21 May 2010 … and inappropriate questions. Government agencies and banks do not contact you unexpectedly by phone, email or social networking sites to update their records. Typically, they will phone as a follow-up to a letter or a previous phone call. SCAMwatch reminds consumers to be wary of all out-of-the blue phone … Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you are unsure whether you have … . Don’t rely on contact details provided to you in an email or through the phone. Instead, obtain contact…
02 Jul 2010 …Telemarketing scam: your computer has a virus! … them gain remote access to your computer. SCAMwatch has heard several variations of this scam, but … If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone about your computer system’s security status, hang up. NEVER give a stranger remote access to your computer. Do not give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came…
03 Feb 2010 …Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you receive unsolicited emails … sources. Don’t rely on contact details provided to you in an email or through the phone. Instead, obtain … To report this scam, email the ATO at reportemailfraud@ato.gov.au or call 13 28 61. You can also report this matter on the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website .…
03 Sep 2010 …Aussie veterans targeted by scam … . Please help SCAMwatch and the DVA to warn Australia’s veteran community about this scam. If you know … If you receive a phone call or letter asking for your DVA client number or banking details, do not provide them. Contact your nearest DVA office to confirm the request is legitimate. Be cautious if you are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be from ANY government department requesting personal…
17 Feb 2010 … thousands of dollars. There is no such grant — it is a disguise for a phishing scam or advance fee fraud scam. Once the scammer has caught your attention, you may be asked to submit an application form or … Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you receive a call from out of the blue informing you that you have received a climate change grant or other government grants, hang … You can report this matter via the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website.…