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30 Oct 2013 …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.…
16 Jan 2013 …You are approached on the street, at your doorstep, on the phone or via email by someone claiming that they are collecting on behalf of a legitimate cause or charity, or a fictitious one they have created. If you are approached on the street or at home, the ‘collector’ may not have any identification … through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. If you approached at home or over the phone, ask the collector for details about the charity such as its full name, address and how the … press ‘delete’. Never give money or your financial details to someone you don’t trust - it’s rare to…
09 May 2013 …You are approached by a stranger over the phone, by email or even in person offering to sell you vouchers for heavily discounted holiday accommodation. The accommodation is usually for holiday destinations popular with Australians such as Phuket, Koh Samui and Bali. If you purchase a voucher, you may … directly using contact details you sourced independently through a phone book or online search. Don’t trust … deal, do not click on any links or open attachments – just press ‘delete’. Pay attention to the details…
13 Aug 2013 …If you receive an email from out of the blue from someone claiming that you are entitled to a refund – just press ‘delete’. If you’re not sure whether an email is a scam, verify who they are by using … images of the ATO’s official site, with scam forms designed to be quick and easy to fill out. You may … send you to another scam site asking for your log-in details or personal information.…
18 Apr 2013 …Malware scam … Charity scam … to come from a reputable charitable organisation. The scam websites may have an official-looking…
31 Dec 2013 … expect to receive one, don’t be fooled by an email or phone call out the blue requesting a fee for … How the scam works … You are contacted out of the blue over the phone or via email from someone posing as an employee from a legitimate parcel delivery service. If you are contacted via email, it may look like the real deal, complete with a legitimate company’s logos and branding. The sender may also claim to be from an…
01 Aug 2013 …Small businesses beware – ‘Yellow Pages’ directory scam strikes again … directory scam has resurfaced in Australia. SCAMwatch is warning small businesses to be alert as the fake ‘Yellow Pages’ business directory scam has resurfaced in Australia. There has recently been a surge in … Sensis or Telstra. A ‘Yellow Pages’ scam has previously targeted Australian businesses. In April 2011…
02 Oct 2013 … charity to verify that the person represents their organisation Don’t rely on a phone number or website … If you think you’ve spotted a scam, report a scam to SCAMwatch. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.…
28 Mar 2013 …Penalties handed down against operators of charity publications scam targeting small businesses … News The operators behind a scam targeting small businesses with false claims about advertising … a scam targeting small businesses with false claims about advertising services for publications with…
31 Jul 2013 … come in all sorts of guises, and often play on the victim’s fear of being deported. One such scam doing … If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from government and asking for money upfront to avoid deportation, just hang up. There is only one official Australian Government provider of visas: the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. If you have any concerns about … You should such incidents to the relevant state or territory police and to the Immigration Dob-In Line on 1800 009 623. You can report a scam to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…