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11 Sep 2017 …Don't gift a scammer iTunes cards … victims into paying for scams with Apple iTunes gift cards. The ACCC is warning people to be on the … scammers using gift cards as payments. This is a growing trend: in the 2015-16 financial year losses were about $480,000. “Scammers are increasingly getting their victims to pay with iTunes gift cards as they…
08 Nov 2021 … started talking online, the woman asked Simon to buy gift cards for her. Simon did this a few times … more gift cards he heard warnings over the loudspeaker about scammers using gift cards. When Simon … questions about the gift cards and told him that this is a common tactic for scammers. She encouraged him…
15 Sep 2021 …If you are contacted by someone you suspect is a scammer, end the call immediately. Do not call them back on the number they called you on. The AFP will never ask you to pay a fine with cash, crypto currency such as Bitcoin, gift cards such as iTunes or Google Play, and will never call you to ask to you…
22 Aug 2017 … a low price. They will often demand payment be made through iTunes gift cards gaining remote access to … gift cards, it is 100 per cent a scam. Legitimate businesses, especially those like NBN, will never ask…
02 Jun 2016 …News The ACCC is warning the public to be alert to scams offering fake gift cards or vouchers in … Commission is warning the public to be alert to scams offering fake gift cards or vouchers in return for … Watch out for scam surveys and fake gift card offers…
17 Jun 2019 … for payment through gift cards. Scammers calling you during a blackout offering you the ability to…
21 May 2018 … gift cards,” Ms Rickard said. “If something doesn’t feel right, hang up the phone or hit delete. If the…
21 Dec 2023 …: Call, text or email you asking for personal or financial information including password, credit card details or account information Call, text or email you to request payment. Find out how to spot a fake Australia Post delivery message. … Screenshot of scam delivery text message with the bold, red word, 'SCAM' in all caps stamped on it. The simple text-only message reads 'We apologize for the failed Christmas gift delivery. Please check (and it has a link here that looks like it might come from Australia Post) for further delivery information…