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27 Mar 2009 …News SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be on the lookout for bogus phone calls, emails and other scams relating to the government's economic stimulus package. SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be on the lookout for bogus phone calls, emails and other scams relating to the government … Never send your personal, credit card or banking details over the phone, in response to unsolicited … click on any links or reply to these emails. Use a phone number or web address that you know is legitimate such as official letters from the organisation like a bank statements or phone book. Never rely on…
10 Apr 2018 …The scammer targets small business operators, professionals, retirees or others with funds to ‘invest’. These schemes are usually promoted as business opportunities or investments at trade fairs, shows or via the internet. People may also be contacted via an unsolicited phone call, email or letter … encourage you to report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page. This helps us to warn people about current scams, monitor trends and disrupt scams where possible. Please include details of the scam contact…
09 Sep 2010 … may be a scam. Always contact the department independently before responding using contact details … phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. If you think you have … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can also call the GrantsLINK call centre on 1800 026 222 if you have received a suspicious call about grants.…
13 Feb 2017 … lost to any type of scam. Stats also show Facebook is a popular contact method used by romance scammers … private emails or the phone to avoid detection. Don’t share intimate photos or use webcams in an intimate … immediately and report it . Report You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch report a scam page…
23 Aug 2010 … you to watch out for ‘green scheme’ scammers. Australian Government departments will never phone or … personal details over the phone or by email as you never know what the scammer will use it for. You should … If you receive a phone call, SMS or email out of the blue from someone claiming you are entitled to a rebate, hang up or delete the message immediately. Be very cautious if you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the government. Verify who they are by independently finding the agency’s contact…
18 May 2009 …' is usually around US$123,000 and the phone numbers from where the messages are being sent start with … phone number to the scammers and provide spammers with a new email address to target. … An unsolicited text message is sent to your mobile phone telling you that you have won an unexpected prize. The message asks you to respond with an email address where details of your win can be sent. The email will lead to requests for personal details including information about your bank accounts…
11 May 2010 … to trick victims. Based on overseas reports, a new scam is circulating asking passengers affected by … compensation. These scam emails purport to be sent on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). These … your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone. Scammers will use your…
12 Feb 2016 … authorities that they fell for a scam,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. “Scammers are experts at preying … said. The ACCC's Scam Disruption Project has sent over 6,000 letters asking individuals who sent money … scammers prefer to correspond through private emails or the phone to avoid detection. Don’t share photos or…
04 Jun 2015 …Typical inheritance scam letter … Law. David T Duddias Private Phone: +346207 1 2204 Email: dth5 85 B@yahoo.es OR dth5 85 8@aim"com…
08 Nov 2011 …Scam callers asking for payment to deliver parcels … News SCAMwatch and Australia Post are warning of scam callers pretending to be from Australia Post and requesting payment to redeliver an undelivered parcel. SCAMwatch and Australia Post are warning of scam callers pretending to be from Australia Post and requesting payment to redeliver an undelivered … How the scam works…