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23 Jun 2025 …Scam alert: ACCC phone numbers spoofed by scammers … Phone scams The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) is warning Australians that scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in an attempt … News Scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the ACCC in an attempt to steal personal information.…
13 Jun 2025 …Scam statistics … Page Interactive data from scam reports including amount lost, scam types, types of scam and delivery methods. … If you have accessibility requirements and have any difficulty accessing the information in this Power BI dashboard, please contact us to request the data in an alternative format. Tips for users using a screen reader: Press …
01 May 2025 … accordingly. The scam is often only detected when your regular supplier asks why they have not been paid … ’. You have an unexpectedly large phone data or internet bill. You notice that amounts of money go missing from your bank account without any explanation. You suspect that your mobile phone number has been ported without your consent, after you notice that your phone is showing 'SOS only' where the reception … save them on your phone or computer. Do not open attachments or click on links in emails or social media messages you’ve received from strangers – just press delete. Be wary of free downloads and website…
06 Mar 2025 … as possible to reduce the financial impact of the scam. Contact methods Phone continues to be the most common … reports and losses to scams conducted over the phone increased by 48% compared to 2019. Losses to phone based scams increased to just over $48 million. Phone, email and text messages were the top 3 ways … Targeting scams: Report of the ACCC on scams activity 2020…
06 Mar 2025 … Calls Code has led to a reduction in phone scam reports to the ACCC of almost 50% in 2022. While SMS … sector to tackle phone scams 44 5.4 ACCC advocates with finance sector and regulators to address scams 45 … the scam to anyone. 1.2 The contact and payment methods � Phone (voice) continued to be the most common…
04 Aug 2025 …Scam alert: ACCC phone numbers spoofed by scammers … Criminals are calling people and pretending to be from a trusted organisation like a bank, IT company or phone company. 20 Nov 2024 Scam - bulk email extortion A sample email that threatens the recipient with fake images if they don't pay … Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails…
25 Jun 2025 …Check for scam warning signs Is it a scam icon … Find out more about different types of scams and how scammers reach you. Be scam savvy icon … Here are some common signs that something is a scam and how to stay protected. I've been scammed icon…
01 May 2025 …How this scam works … The scammer will phone you and pretend to be a staff member from a large telecommunications or computer company, such as Telstra, the NBN or Microsoft. Alternatively they may claim to be from … that it has a virus. They may mention problems with your internet connection or your phone line and say…
01 May 2025 …How the scam works … A scammer contacts you pretending to be from a legitimate business such a bank, telephone or internet service provider. You may be contacted by email, social media, phone call, or text message. alt … a slightly different address. If you provide the scammer with your details online or over the phone, they…
24 Apr 2025 …Warning signs it might be a scam … malicious software on to your computer or phone. Watch out for slight variations in Caller or Sender IDs … phone number: try to call them on the existing number you have for them message them on the new number…