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06 Dec 2012 …News SCAMwatch is warning travellers to watch out for scam emails with fake flight itineraries attached – these attachments may harbour malicious software. SCAMwatch is warning travellers to watch out for scam emails with fake flight itineraries attached – these attachments may harbour malicious … SCAMwatch urges jet-setters to think twice before opening any suspicious emails or attachments – if in doubt, contact the airline to verify or just press ‘delete’. … If you get an email like this but haven’t booked any travel, just press delete. Before opening any…
28 Sep 2012 …If you receive an email or phone call out of the blue claiming that you are entitled to a refund or a grant, press ‘delete’ or just hang up. If you’re not sure whether a call or email is a scam, verify who … News SCAMwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scam calls or emails around tax time. SCAMwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scam calls or emails around tax time … Scammers pretending to be from the ATO will typically approach you by phone or email and ask for your personal or financial details. They will also use a plausible sounding story to make the scam seem…
27 Jul 2012 …If you receive a phone call or email out of the blue claiming that you are entitled to reclaim money for a fee, hang up or press ‘delete’. If you’re not sure whether the call or email is a scam … News SCAMwatch is warning you to be aware of scam calls or emails claiming that you are entitled to reclaim fees or rebates. SCAMwatch is warning you to be aware of scam calls or emails claiming that you are entitled to reclaim fees or rebates. Scammers pretending to be from the Government, a bank or … details provided by the caller – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online…
05 Nov 2012 …If you receive a phone call or email out of the blue about a sports investment opportunity, just hang up or press delete. Always get independent financial or legal advice if an offer involves significant money, time or commitment. Don’t be enticed by reports of past performance or graphs showing high … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
09 Jul 2012 …How the scam works … press releases that make false claims of outstanding corporate performance. In some instances, the…
22 Mar 2012 …Beware of phone scams – 2011 Targeting Scams report … News SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of scams perpetrated this way in 2011. SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of … The ACCC received over 83,000 scam reports and enquiries in 2011, almost doubling that of 2010. Scam losses reported to the ACCC totalled more than $85.6 million, a 35 per cent increase from 2010. 88…
28 Aug 2012 … false. Beware of phone calls seeking your personal banking details to pay carbon ‘tax’ compensation into your bank account – these are likely to be a scam. Scammers may also know your name, address and phone … their bank account details. For example scammers may phone you claiming to be from the Department of … is a safe portal for finding government services. If you receive a phone call or letter asking for…
30 Jun 2012 …). Mps can be activated by typing your mobile phone number into a website resulting in you receiving an expensive phone bill you didn’t expect. Similar scams are perpetrated via email with links to online scam … Beware of “voucher prize” scam text messages … a competition you supposedly entered into. This scam uses (without authority) brand names and logos of well…
03 Oct 2012 …News Joint action between three international regulators has thwarted a massive global phone scam … thwarted a massive global phone scam, with US authorities winning court orders to close down and freeze … Recognise the signs—if you’re being pressured to act, disclose personal details or send money to a stranger, it’s almost certainly a scam. For example, Microsoft never makes unsolicited phone calls about its products.…
24 Jul 2012 …You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Noting the text and phone number of the sender may assist in any investigations of the scam. Should you ever be concerned about your physical safety, contact your local police. … 'Hitman' scam resurfaces … they send cash. This scam has been around for a number of years, with scammers using both SMS and email…