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31 Oct 2012 … type of scam, fraudsters have been calling individuals claiming to be from the Australian Treasury … If you receive a phone call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to be a government … you’re not sure whether a call or email is a scam, verify who they are by using their official contact…
11 Apr 2012 …News SCAMwatch is advising businesses to beware of unsolicited faxes offering paid listings in scam online directories. SCAMwatch is advising businesses to beware of unsolicited faxes offering paid listings in scam online directories. … How the scam works … Your business receives an offer, often via fax, to list your businesses details in a scam online directory. The offer may aim to lock you into an expensive ongoing contract for periods of 12, 24 or 48…
01 May 2012 …How the scam works … Consumers who speak languages other than English or who speak a second language have reported receiving scam calls in their language. Reports have shown the languages spoken include Serbian, Croatian, and Polish. However scammers may target consumers who speak other languages as well. The caller claims … a scam. Always contact the department, consulate or embassy independently using official contact details before responding to any request for money or personal details over the phone. Consider what personal…
13 Dec 2012 …News SCAMwatch is warning people to be on the lookout this festive season not just for flying reindeer and bargain gifts but also scam surprises wrapped up as the real deal. SCAMwatch is warning people to be on the lookout this festive season not just for flying reindeer and bargain gifts but also scam … – If you are in doubt about the authenticity of a parcel delivery notification, verify the sender by using their official contact details to contact them directly. Never use contact details provided by caller or sender – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. … See SCAMwatch’s online auction and shopping scams and charity scams sections, and radar on parcel delivery scams , for more information on how these scams work and how to avoid them. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can also contact the ACNC on 13 ACNC (13 22…