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29 Jul 2016 … debit cards or even iTunes cards. The call looks like it comes from a local phone number but most use voice over internet protocol (VOIP) phone numbers to disguise the fact that they are calling from … a small fee. Example of a scam email The ATO said that while it does communicate with people via bulk … If you receive an email or phone call out of the blue from ‘the ATO’ claiming that you are entitled…
01 Dec 2016 …. If you have fallen victim to a scam or you receive a lot of unsolicited emails and phone calls … steal this information later. The ACORN will never contact you by phone. If anyone calls you claiming … card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. If you receive a phone call out of the blue about your computer and remote access is…
28 Nov 2016 … phone calls from scammers pretending to be from the Department of Human Services or Centrelink. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be aware of phone calls from … received over 2,200 reports of this scam since January, with more than $27,000 reported lost. Four … If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from Centrelink and…
04 Oct 2016 …Immigration scam targets migrants … has received 300 reports about this scam since March, with more than $150,000 reported lost. “The … department or organisation yourself in the phone book or online and phone or email them.”…
02 Jun 2016 …Watch out for scam surveys and fake gift card offers … the tip of the iceberg as the scammer’s target is your personal information to help them scam you … . Here, you will be prompted to provide personal information such as your phone number, address and bank…
14 Jul 2016 …News The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning businesses to watch out for scam … malware. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning businesses to watch out for scam … a link disguised as a .pdf file or responding to contact details in the email. In the first scam, the…
22 Jul 2016 …. Consumers and small businesses also need to be cautious of phone calls claiming you are entitled to a grant … a service. You are asked to pay using credit card details over the phone to get access to the database only … told they were eligible for grants. Phone calls: You receive a call out of the blue from someone…
18 May 2016 …Scam statistics 2015 - Indigenous consumers … to the ACCC’s ‘Your Rights Mob’ Facebook page to spread the message about how to spot a scam and how … always use password protection, update security software and don’t share access to your phone or computer with others.…
12 Dec 2016 … email inboxes this Christmas. The ACCC’s Scamwatch has received over 4,300 complaints about this scam in … personal information to scammers, including bank account details. “Unfortunately this scam is particularly … is nothing festive about this scam - scammers will use it to steal your personal information and…
09 Sep 2016 … to disappear. If you receive a phone call or see an online ad offering binary trading be very … Consider any approach for investment offers carefully, especially if they are over the phone. Be suspicious of investment opportunities that promise a high return with little or no risk. Check ASIC's list of companies you should not deal with . If the company that called you is on the list - don't deal … You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch Report a scam page. …