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11 Dec 2018 … don’t exist. This scam has cost Australians nearly $3 million in 2018, with more than 8,700 reports … , nearly $135,000 has been lost to this scam. Parcel delivery scams: scammers may ask you to print off … scams and $400,000 was reported lost,” Ms Rickard said. “This isn’t a usual holiday season scam, however…
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 Apr 2015 … $1,000 to resubmit forms. These scam phone calls appear to be targeting people from India and Pakistan. The ACCC has received 150 reports of this scam since February with more than $35,000 reported lost … Immigration scam targets migrants … Be on guard, if you receive a phone call from someone threatening you with deportation and asking…
02 Jun 2016 …Watch out for scam surveys and fake gift card offers … the tip of the iceberg as the scammer’s target is your personal information to help them scam you … . Here, you will be prompted to provide personal information such as your phone number, address and bank…
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.…
22 Mar 2012 …Beware of phone scams – 2011 Targeting Scams report … News SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of scams perpetrated this way in 2011. SCAMwatch is continuing to warn Australians to beware of scams delivered by phone with the ACCC receiving over 43,000 reports of … The ACCC received over 83,000 scam reports and enquiries in 2011, almost doubling that of 2010. Scam losses reported to the ACCC totalled more than $85.6 million, a 35 per cent increase from 2010. 88…
02 Aug 2011 … to a scam or you receive a lot of unsolicited emails and phone calls consider changing your email address and phone numbers. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your … Stay Smart Online alert 27 July 2011 - Scam phone calls informing you of a virus or wanting to install remote access software SCAMwatch radar March 2011: New twist on computer error message/virus scams: joint warning SCAMwatch radar July 2010: Telemarketing scam: your computer has a virus! Stay one step … News SCAMwatch has received reports of a new twist on the computer remote access scam with callers…
28 Aug 2012 … false. Beware of phone calls seeking your personal banking details to pay carbon ‘tax’ compensation into your bank account – these are likely to be a scam. Scammers may also know your name, address and phone … their bank account details. For example scammers may phone you claiming to be from the Department of … is a safe portal for finding government services. If you receive a phone call or letter asking for…
14 Jul 2011 … it has bee publicly listed such as in a phone book. Be alert to scam survey calls which ask for … Beware of scam calls offering carbon compensation payments … News SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be alert to scam calls offering to pay carbon price compensation into your bank account or asking survey questions about carbon. SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be alert to scam calls offering to pay carbon price compensation into your bank account or asking…
21 May 2015 … scam for Indigenous consumers.” “When scammers steal your details, they can use them for all sorts of … a scam and how they can protect themselves from scammers. … - always use password protection, update security software and don’t share access to your phone or computer with others.…