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26 Mar 2019 …News Gift cards are increasingly the payment method of choice for scammers. Scamwatch reports show more than $5 million was lost in 2018, a 38 per cent increase compared with 2017. Gift cards are … increase in reports involving other gift cards such as Google Play, Amazon, and Steam cards, and Australia … The scammer pretends to be from the Australian Taxation Office and claims there is a warrant for their victim’s arrest. The scammer asks the victim to pay an immediate ‘fine’ using gift cards or bitcoin, and claims police will come and arrest them if not.…
22 Nov 2021 … offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency,” Ms Rickard … shoppers rushing to organise gifts,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. “People are often searching … some scammers try to make online stores look legitimate by requesting payment via PayPal or credit card…
23 Jun 2020 … of reasons, such as to purchase gift cards as a surprise for other staff.” Scamwatch alone received almost…
21 Jul 2020 … will never threaten you with immediate arrest or ask for payment by unusual methods such as gift cards…
10 Mar 2020 … payment through unusual payment methods such as gift cards or bitcoin,” Ms Rickard said. “Always try to … or special items in exchange for money or gift card codes without ever transferring the item. “By…
21 May 2018 … gift cards,” Ms Rickard said. “If something doesn’t feel right, hang up the phone or hit delete. If the…
20 Mar 2017 … to pay using a money order, pre-loaded money card, or wire transfer, even gift cards from well-known…
21 Dec 2023 …: Call, text or email you asking for personal or financial information including password, credit card details or account information Call, text or email you to request payment. Find out how to spot a fake Australia Post delivery message. … Screenshot of scam delivery text message with the bold, red word, 'SCAM' in all caps stamped on it. The simple text-only message reads 'We apologize for the failed Christmas gift delivery. Please check (and it has a link here that looks like it might come from Australia Post) for further delivery information…
24 Nov 2020 … Australians to be careful when buying gifts this holiday season. Losses to online shopping scams have increased 42 per cent this year, and Scamwatch is warning Australians to be careful when buying gifts … to click a link to enter your personal details, nor will they ask for credit card details or a fee…