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18 Oct 2024 …Scam alert: Scammers impersonating banks in text messages, phone calls and emails … or to transfer funds or to give them a one-time security code over the phone. They often claim to be from … . They may use technology to make it look like the call is coming from the bank’s phone number. They may send…
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…
20 Feb 2025 …Warning signs it might be a scam … post fake ads too. If you come across a scam, report it in the app where you found it, and to Scamwatch … details to anyone you have only met online, through email or over the phone. Scammers may deceive you by…
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.…
11 Feb 2025 …Scam alert: Investment bonds scam … investment bonds. They will also use your personal details to commit other scams. The National Anti-Scam Centre works with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) to remove investment scam … How to spot the scam…
05 Nov 2012 …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.…
06 Jun 2022 … text message or phone call from someone offering you an opportunity to invest, it is likely a scam and you should immediately hang up or delete the message,” Ms Rickard said. Phone scams have almost halved … Australians are losing more money to investment scams … News Australians lost over $205 million to scams between 1 January and 1 May, a 166 per cent…
22 Jan 2024 …Scam alert: Jobs and 'side hustle' scams … News People looking for work are being warned to watch out for scam job or 'side hustle' ads on social media. … Scammers are using fake job ads to attract job seekers looking for extra income. Of all scam types, jobs and employment scams grew the fastest in 2023, costing Australians $24.7 million. This has almost tripled losses from these scams in 2022. These scams target people wanting to earn extra money through…
20 Oct 2023 …Scam alert: job scams on the rise … or recruiters offering work. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning Australian job seekers to be on the lookout for employment-related scams. So far this year, scammers have stolen $19.6 million from people … reports show these scams are impacting students looking for part-time work, culturally and linguistically…
03 Aug 2022 … scams were first contacted by phone, accounting for $11 million in losses. “It’s critical … News Losses to imposter bond investment scams have nearly tripled in the first half of this year with consumers losing over $20 million to these sophisticated scams. Losses to imposter bond investment scams … The ACCC shares investment scam reports with ASIC. The ACCC also shares scam reports…