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10 Jan 2011 …You have not heard of the charity before. The scam operates via a fake website which is a very close replica to a legitimate charity site. Scammers may also use replica letters and emails … phone number. The collector becomes defensive over questions about what the charity does and how much of … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation. Don’t rely on a phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because they could be impersonating a legitimate charity. Never give out your personal, credit card or online account details unless you initiated…
30 Mar 2010 … and viruses onto your computer. Usually this scam involves using catchy titles and headings to entice … discounted holidays and/or accommodation rates through unsolicited emails and/or telephone calls. This scam … Charity scams: If in doubt, find the name of the charity yourself and donate directly to them. Don’t rely on any phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or…
18 Nov 2009 …Overcharged bank fees scam … give out your personal, credit card, bank account or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and know that the phone number came from a trusted source. If you receive an unsolicited call from your bank or any other organisation, … Visit the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. Financial scams can also be reported to the Australian Investments and Securities Commission.…
11 Feb 2011 … suggest you move the relationship away from the website, to phone, email and/or instant messaging … messaging and/or phone instead. After gaining your trust, they tell you an elaborate story and ask for money … ALWAYS consider the possibility that the approach may be a scam, particularly if the warning signs listed above appear. Try to remove the emotion from your decision making no matter how caring or…
19 Jan 2010 …The collector doesn't want to provide a receipt or the receipt does not have the charity's details on it. The collector cannot or will not give you details about the charity, such as its full name, address or phone number. The collector asks for cash, won't accept a cheque or asks for any cheque to be … Approach charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support. Don't rely on any phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because … out your personal or credit card or online account details unless you made the phone call and it is…
02 Oct 2013 … charity to verify that the person represents their organisation Don’t rely on a phone number or website … If you think you’ve spotted a scam, report a scam to SCAMwatch. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them.…
07 Dec 2010 …Have you got family or friends visiting from overseas this Christmas? Don’t let them get caught out by a visa scam. Scammers contact victims out of the blue by post, email, or phone offering a guaranteed visa in return for payments, personal details and identity documents. They may falsely claim to … Santa says stay scam savvy this holiday season … End of year holiday makers beware! Whether you are holidaying in Australia or taking a well-earned break overseas, scammers have ways to try separating you from your money and personal details. Recently scammers have begun approaching victims on their holidays, offering expensive memberships to scam travel…
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 .…
11 Feb 2009 … The charity is not known, or is well-known but the scam is operating via a fake website or letters and emails. A collector makes a face-to-face approach but does not have any identification. Be … , address or phone number. The collector becomes defensive over questions about what the charity does and … phone number or website address given by the person who first called, visited or emailed you because…
02 Mar 2007 … numbers of sophisticated swindlers bombard us with electronic, phone and postal scams. There is a scam … 3. Only invest with licensed financial services providers Protect your phone : 1. Be suspicious of … or expired cards) 3. Check your credit report at least once a year To report a scam, visit the…