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18 Oct 2011 … the victim’s mobile number ported to a scam mobile phone. Once this happens the victim’s mobile phone will suddenly and unexpectedly be disconnected from their provider. The scammer uses the scam mobile to … Phishing scam emails and SMS continue … How the scam works…
21 Sep 2011 …Continue to beware of scam solar offers … How the scam works: … Australian Government departments will never phone or email you asking you to pay upfront amounts in order to claim a rebate. Never confirm or provide personal details over the phone or by email…
19 May 2017 …. “As recent events with the WannaCry ransomware scam demonstrates, businesses can be just as vulnerable … businesses via email or phone, so it’s important for any business to be aware that these scams are out there … – these are a form of hacking scam that operate by the scammer obtaining access to a business’ email address. The scammer will then send an email (purportedly from senior management) to the business’ suppliers advising of new payment arrangements and requesting a wire transfer to the new account.…
10 Oct 2017 … trying to con people online. Online scam losses total nearly $37 million so far in 2017, with people aged … be from a utility provider such as your phone or energy company and send you a fake bill. These scams…
09 Mar 2007 … phone to block your phone number when you make calls. Contact your phone company for advice on how to block your phone number. Learn more about the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce or report a scam via … Scams target you! Protect your phone... … News Scams target you - Protect your phone is the latest message from the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce. Phone scams can happen without you even knowing. From cold calling scams promising incredible investment returns, to more sophisticated calls or text messages, to consumers' fixed line and…
08 Nov 2011 …Scam callers asking for payment to deliver parcels … News SCAMwatch and Australia Post are warning of scam callers pretending to be from Australia Post and requesting payment to redeliver an undelivered parcel. SCAMwatch and Australia Post are warning of scam callers pretending to be from Australia Post and requesting payment to redeliver an undelivered … How the scam works…
03 Feb 2010 …Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you receive unsolicited emails … sources. Don’t rely on contact details provided to you in an email or through the phone. Instead, obtain … To report this scam, email the ATO at reportemailfraud@ato.gov.au or call 13 28 61. You can also report this matter on the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website .…
20 Feb 2009 …Never send your personal, credit card or banking details over the phone in response to unsolicited … or click on any links or reply to these emails. Use a phone number of web address from sources that … phone book. Never rely on contact details provided in unsolicited emails.…
03 Sep 2010 …Aussie veterans targeted by scam … . Please help SCAMwatch and the DVA to warn Australia’s veteran community about this scam. If you know … If you receive a phone call or letter asking for your DVA client number or banking details, do not provide them. Contact your nearest DVA office to confirm the request is legitimate. Be cautious if you are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be from ANY government department requesting personal…
08 Jan 2009 …Global financial crisis—another excuse for a scam … In Australia, more than 17 000 consumers who contacted the ACCC lost at least $33 million in the last year alone to scams of one type or another. One of the most common types of scam involves fake … account passwords, account/credit card numbers etc.) via an unsolicited email or phone call.…