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18 Mar 2020 … and obtain personal data. Other scams include phishing emails and phone calls impersonating the World Health … COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams … and telecommunications companies. If you think you have been scammed, you can make a report on the Scamwatch website…
10 Mar 2020 … you were scammed and inform them of the circumstances surrounding the scam,” Ms Rickard said. People can also report a scam to the ACCC through Scamwatch, which offers further information on where to get … To report a post, Facebook advises users to click on the top right of the post, and then select either ‘Report post’ or ‘Report photo’. They then have to select the option that best describes the scam, and follow the rest of the onscreen instructions. To report a profile, Facebook suggests that a user … Users can report another account by pressing and holding that Snapchatter’s name, tapping ‘More’, then tapping ‘Report’. To report a snap or story on the platform, users can press and hold on the snap or story until the white flag icon appears. They can then select this icon to Report to Snapchat.…
21 Dec 2020 … errors.   In a similar scam, victims will be contacted over the phone by a scammer pretending to be from … How this scam works … you excessive penalty fees if you don’t pay the bill immediately. If the scam is sent by email, it is…
26 Oct 2020 … with authority, to scam victims. These scams are mainly phone-based and impersonate various officials … the phone.” Consumers can also download the ACCC’s Little Black Book of Scams , which has been translated … Threat based scams targeting young people and Chinese community…
24 Nov 2020 … the highest number of scams involving phones and computers. “Watch out for popular products being sold … Watch out for online shopping scams this holiday season … News Losses to online shopping scams have increased 42 per cent this year, and Scamwatch is warning Australians to be careful when buying gifts this holiday season. Losses to online shopping scams have…
12 Aug 2020Scams Awareness Week 2020 - Crossword … for your campaign. Scams crossword puzzle Many audiences prefer to engage in a topic through activities … scams crossword puzzle. Across Down 2. When shopping online make sure the website address starts with this 1. These common scams impersonate businesses or government agencies 3. Don't use this in public for accessing…
21 Sep 2020 …Rental scams targeting more Australians during pandemic … News Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, an increase … and accommodation scams this year, an increase of 76 per cent compared to the same time last year. Scamwatch has received 560 reports of rental scams so far this year, an increase of 56 per cent, with many using tactics…
22 Jun 2020Scams cost Australians over $630 million … News Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. There were more than … The 2019 Targeting Scams report includes data from Scamwatch, ACORN (ceased operating 30 Jun 2019), ReportCyber (commenced 1 Jul 2019), ACMA, ATO, Services Australia, WA Scamnet, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ.…
09 Jan 2020 … donated to a scam you should: Contact your bank to report the transaction immediately. Report the scam to … where to get help . The ACCC has also set up a dedicated phone number for the public to report bushfire…
12 Aug 2020Scams Awareness Week 2020 - Q&A: Scams and identity theft fact sheet … Document accc.gov.au August 2020 Q&A - Scams and identity theft Scams Awareness Week 2020 What is a scam? An attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or personal information … criminal activity including scams. What types of personal information do scammers look for? Scammers…