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13 Dec 2012 …News SCAMwatch is warning people to be on the lookout this festive season not just for flying reindeer and bargain gifts but also scam surprises wrapped up as the real deal. SCAMwatch is warning people to be on the lookout this festive season not just for flying reindeer and bargain gifts but also scam … – If you are in doubt about the authenticity of a parcel delivery notification, verify the sender by using their official contact details to contact them directly. Never use contact details provided by caller or sender – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. … See SCAMwatch’s online auction and shopping scams and charity scams sections, and radar on parcel delivery scams , for more information on how these scams work and how to avoid them. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can also contact the ACNC on 13 ACNC (13 22…
01 May 2009 …Credit card scam targeting small businesses … usually via wire or money transfer. This scam appears to be a variation on the cheque overpayment scam … taking orders or making payments about this scam.…
17 Jul 2013 …if an online admirer asks to communicate with you outside the dating website, such as through a private email address or over the phone, be wary – they could be a scammer. … If you think you have come across a scammer, you can report it to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
18 May 2015 …Scammers will try to trick you into handing over your data by using the names of well-known companies or government departments. If you think it’s a scam, DON’T RESPOND. Use the phone book or an online search to check the organisation’s contact details. NEVER use the contact details provided in the … For more information on how to get smarter with your data: check out staysmartonline.gov.au for practical tips on how to stay safe online read the Protecting your identity guide If you live in New Zealand, you can report a scam, subscribe to local scam alerts and find out more about scams on New Zealand’s…
09 Jul 2009 …Australian Federal Police email scam … . Don't open any attachments or click on any links in, or reply to, these emails. Use phone numbers or web … Report the matter via the Report a scam page in SCAMwatch. Warn your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about the scam.…
03 Jun 2010 … received by the ACCC involve advance fee/up-front payment scams. The aim of this type of scam is to trick … the advance fee/up-front payment scams includes a recent scam targeting vulnerable members, especially … based overseas. In most cases, the scammer will make repeat phone calls to ask for more money. Once…
24 Nov 2009 … personal details over the phone. Not only is it nearly impossible to obtain refunds from unscrupulous … Report the matter via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
02 Jun 2010 … businesses. You should also check that it has a working landline phone number obtained from an independent … You can report this matter via the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website.…
29 Aug 2008 …Casino survey telemarketing scam … various Australian cities, including Canberra. This appears to be the first step in a new scam that has … scammers. Consumers are being ripped off by offers of fake prizes in a new casino survey scam. SCAMwatch is…
03 Apr 2009 …Never send your personal, credit card or banking details over the phone in response to unsolicited emails or enter it on any website if you are not certain it is genuine. If you receive unsolicited emails delete them immediately! Don't open any attachments, click on any links or reply to these emails. If in … You can report a scam through the SCAMwatch website. … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about phishing scams , learn how you can protect yourself against scammers or to report a scam. …