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02 Jul 2010 …Telemarketing scam: your computer has a virus! … them gain remote access to your computer. SCAMwatch has heard several variations of this scam, but … If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone about your computer system’s security status, hang up. NEVER give a stranger remote access to your computer. Do not give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came…
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.…
17 Sep 2009 …News SCAMwatch is urging consumers to be on guard online, even when searching celebrity news items. The latest celebrity scam exploits the death of Patrick Swayze. SCAMwatch is urging consumers to be on guard online, even when searching celebrity news items. The latest celebrity scam exploits the death of … information or your mobile phone number on a website that you are not certain is genuine. If a product appears … If you think you have been targeted by a scammer, visit the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
16 Mar 2007 … is only when your credit card statement or phone bill arrives that you realise you might have been … If you receive an email that seems dubious - for example, the subject line looks suspicious or you don't recognise the sender - it is safest to delete it immediately without opening it. Learn more about the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce or report a scam via the SCAMwatch Report a Scam page. Back…