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22 Jun 2020 …Scams 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 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. …
23 Jul 2018 … second most common type of investment scam offer pushed on victims. “The rise in popularity in … are similar to any other investment scam: the scammer will claim to have inside knowledge about price … them no matter how legitimate they sound. Hang up the phone, or delete the email or text. If you’re…
31 Oct 2016 …If you receive a phone call, email or glossy brochure out of the blue about a sports investment opportunity, just hang up, delete the email and bin the brochure. Always get independent financial or legal advice if an offer involves significant amount of money, time or commitment. If you think you have … You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch Report a scam page. …
19 Aug 2021 … too good to be true, it probably is – and is highly likely to be a scam. Investment scams involve … is – and is highly likely to be a scam. Australians lose more money to investment scams than any … not on the list it could still be a scam. The MoneySmart website also contains information about how to avoid investment scams. Search for the company online plus “review”, “complaint” or “scam”.…
10 Apr 2018 …The scammer targets small business operators, professionals, retirees or others with funds to ‘invest’. These schemes are usually promoted as business opportunities or investments at trade fairs, shows or via the internet. People may also be contacted via an unsolicited phone call, email or letter … encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact…
25 Aug 2009 …News SCAMwatch is warning consumers about fake job offers and investment grants sent by scammers in an attempt to steal personal information and money. SCAMwatch has been notified by UNICEF Australia that consumers are receiving scam emails and text messages purportedly from UNICEF. The emails offer … , including your name, address, age and phone numbers to the scammer’s email address based in Hong Kong (note: the email addresses used are not official UNICEF email accounts). This type of scam usually also … being circulated. The scam SMS says you have been awarded £1 million in the ongoing ‘UNICEF investment…
02 Nov 2007 … unsolicited emails, letters or phone calls. Scammers charge a lot of money for this software, ranging from … . Find out more about computer prediction software scams . To report a suspected scam, visit the report a scam page. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them. Back to the…
03 Mar 2009 …. These schemes are typically promoted by 'cold calling'—unexpected or unsolicited phone calls that offer … You can report a scam through the SCAMwatch website. You should also be sure to warn your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about the scam.…
28 Oct 2010 … get scammed - hang up the phone or discard the letter. There is no such thing as a risk-free way to … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…