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11 Feb 2011 … suggest you move the relationship away from the website, to phone, email and/or instant messaging … messaging and/or phone instead. After gaining your trust, they tell you an elaborate story and ask for money … ALWAYS consider the possibility that the approach may be a scam, particularly if the warning signs listed above appear. Try to remove the emotion from your decision making no matter how caring or…
18 Mar 2011 …You have not heard of the charity before. The scam operates via a fake website which is a very close replica to a legitimate charity site. Scammers may also use replica letters and emails … phone number. The collector becomes defensive over questions about what the charity does and how much of … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation. Don’t rely on a phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because they could be impersonating a legitimate charity. Do not open or reply to suspicious or unsolicited emails (spam) even to unsubscribe…
28 Jan 2011 …Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about how to protect yourself against scams including lottery and sweepstake scams, unexpected 'prize' scams and mobile phone scams . For information about spam (unwanted text messages and emails) visit the website of the Australian Communications and Media Authority … You can report a scam to on the report a scam page of SCAMwatch.…
30 Nov 2011 …Time for a holiday? Whether you’re relaxing in Australia or travelling overseas this festive season, scammers may try to get hold of your money and personal details. Look out for fake accommodation vouchers, scam travel clubs and scammers asking you to pay upfront deposits for properties which aren’t actually … Always book flights through a legitimate travel agent, airline, flight booking or travel website. Be cautious when deciding to purchase very cheap airfares – if it looks too good to be true it may be a scam. Check that the ABN quoted on a flight booking website is genuinely registered to the trader named … Beware that scam charity emails and websites may use official-looking logos and words which make them look genuine. Always check that a website is legitimate before donating. Approach legitimate charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support. Don't rely on any phone number or…
07 Jan 2011 … genuine phone numbers, website, email and physical addresses. Some of these fake emails can be recognised … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Contact the Consumer Affairs Helpline on 1300 55 81 81. You can also dob in a scam via the CAV website .…