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23 Jul 2018 … second most common type of investment scam offer pushed on victims. “The rise in popularity in … are similar to any other investment scam: the scammer will claim to have inside knowledge about price … them no matter how legitimate they sound. Hang up the phone, or delete the email or text. If you’re…
31 Oct 2016 …If you receive a phone call, email or glossy brochure out of the blue about a sports investment opportunity, just hang up, delete the email and bin the brochure. Always get independent financial or legal advice if an offer involves significant amount of money, time or commitment. If you think you have … You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch Report a scam page. …
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.…
09 Jul 2010 … contact you via phone or email to ask you to pay tax or upfront amounts in order to claim a refund. If you … details over the phone or by email as you never know what the scammer can use it for. … If you receive a phone call, SMS or email out of the blue from someone claiming you are entitled to a refund, hang up or delete the message immediately. Activate your alarm bells if you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the government or a financial institution. Verify who they are by…
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…
17 Dec 2015 … 1,360 complaints. We’ve received over 100 reports of this scam already this December – more than last … and commercial information loss being reported to this scam, with over 350 reports this year compared … Example of a scam email…
18 Dec 2008 …Chinese telemarketing scam offering fake prizes to steal your money! … show that this scam is again on the rise with significant losses reported. Scammers appear to be targeting phone subscribers with Chinese surnames; however, others are also being caught out. Often the … phone call is an invitation to participate in a survey or to announce a new business in the area, such…
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…
17 Oct 2014 …How this scam works … You are searching for a holiday online and come across an amazing package that you decide to sign up for. Shortly afterwards, you receive a notification out of the blue by phone, text, email or post claiming that you have won a prize comprised of travel vouchers, often worth $2000 or $3000. Alternatively … : If you have 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 contact details provided by the person – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search.…
08 Oct 2010 … contact you out of the blue by post, email, or phone offering a visa in return for payments, personal … You get an offer out of the blue for a ‘guaranteed’ Australian visa. The offer comes via email, post, over the phone or on a website. It claims to be a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’, or your ‘only’ chance to travel or migrate to Australia. You are asked to pay the scammer upfront to ‘register’ your … Be suspicious if you are contacted by phone, post or email about a visa you did not apply for. Hang up immediately or ignore the email/letter! The Government does not contact people out of the blue…