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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…
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.…
21 May 2010 … and inappropriate questions. Government agencies and banks do not contact you unexpectedly by phone, email or social networking sites to update their records. Typically, they will phone as a follow-up to a letter or a previous phone call. SCAMwatch reminds consumers to be wary of all out-of-the blue phone … 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 are unsure whether you have … . Don’t rely on contact details provided to you in an email or through the phone. Instead, obtain contact…
17 Aug 2020 …National Scams Awareness Week: 'This is Not Your Life' … News The ACCC has launched a podcast series for this year’s National Scams Awareness Week … . The ACCC has launched a podcast series for this year’s National Scams Awareness Week to provide Australians…
13 Mar 2015 … a phone call or email from someone asking for your personal or banking details in order get services over … If you have any doubts about the identity of any caller who claims to represent a business, organisation or government department, contact the body directly. Don’t rely on numbers, email addresses or websites provided by the caller – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online … Never give your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source.…
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…