19 results, showing 11 to 19
19 Jan 2010 …The collector doesn't want to provide a receipt or the receipt does not have the charity's details on it. The collector cannot or will not give you details about the charity, such as its full name, address or phone number. The collector asks for cash, won't accept a cheque or asks for any cheque to be … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support. Don't rely on any phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because … out your personal or credit card or online account details unless you made the phone call and it is…
07 Dec 2010 …Have you got family or friends visiting from overseas this Christmas? Don’t let them get caught out by a visa scam. Scammers contact victims out of the blue by post, email, or phone offering a guaranteed visa in return for payments, personal details and identity documents. They may falsely claim to … Santa says stay scam savvy this holiday season … End of year holiday makers beware! Whether you are holidaying in Australia or taking a well-earned break overseas, scammers have ways to try separating you from your money and personal details. Recently scammers have begun approaching victims on their holidays, offering expensive memberships to scam travel…
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 .…
16 Sep 2010 …'Hitman' email scam … 'hitmen' hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash. This scam has been around for a number of years. In 2008 SCAMwatch warned of an SMS 'hitman' scam and are now receiving reports of an email version of this scam. The emails arrive out of the blue and often contain a variation of the following … Do NOT respond to emails—if you do, the scammers will escalate their intimidation and attempts to get your money. Never provide 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. Keep your computer…
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.…
03 Jun 2010 … received by the ACCC involve advance fee/up-front payment scams. The aim of this type of scam is to trick … the advance fee/up-front payment scams includes a recent scam targeting vulnerable members, especially … based overseas. In most cases, the scammer will make repeat phone calls to ask for more money. Once…
02 Jun 2010 … businesses. You should also check that it has a working landline phone number obtained from an independent … You can report this matter via the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website.…
28 Oct 2010 … get scammed - hang up the phone or discard the letter. There is no such thing as a risk-free way to … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…