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28 Jan 2011 …Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about how to protect yourself against scams including lottery and sweepstake scams, unexpected 'prize' scams and mobile phone scams . For information about spam (unwanted text messages and emails) visit the website of the Australian Communications and Media Authority … You can report a scam to on the report a scam page of SCAMwatch.…
16 Sep 2010 …'Hitman' email scam … 'hitmen' hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash. This scam has been around for a number of years. In 2008 SCAMwatch warned of an SMS 'hitman' scam and are now receiving reports of an email version of this scam. The emails arrive out of the blue and often contain a variation of the following … Do NOT respond to emails—if you do, the scammers will escalate their intimidation and attempts to get your money. Never provide 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. Keep your computer…
03 Sep 2010 …Aussie veterans targeted by scam … . Please help SCAMwatch and the DVA to warn Australia’s veteran community about this scam. If you know … If you receive a phone call or letter asking for your DVA client number or banking details, do not provide them. Contact your nearest DVA office to confirm the request is legitimate. Be cautious if you are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be from ANY government department requesting personal…
01 May 2012 …How the scam works … Consumers who speak languages other than English or who speak a second language have reported receiving scam calls in their language. Reports have shown the languages spoken include Serbian, Croatian, and Polish. However scammers may target consumers who speak other languages as well. The caller claims … a scam. Always contact the department, consulate or embassy independently using official contact details before responding to any request for money or personal details over the phone. Consider what personal…
30 Nov 2011 …Time for a holiday? Whether you’re relaxing in Australia or travelling overseas this festive season, scammers may try to get hold of your money and personal details. Look out for fake accommodation vouchers, scam travel clubs and scammers asking you to pay upfront deposits for properties which aren’t actually … Always book flights through a legitimate travel agent, airline, flight booking or travel website. Be cautious when deciding to purchase very cheap airfares – if it looks too good to be true it may be a scam. Check that the ABN quoted on a flight booking website is genuinely registered to the trader named … Beware that scam charity emails and websites may use official-looking logos and words which make them look genuine. Always check that a website is legitimate before donating. Approach legitimate charity organisations directly to make a donation or offer support. Don't rely on any phone number or…
19 Sep 2008 …Use your common sense: the offer may be a scam. Do not send any money or pay any fees to claim a prize. Be careful of phone numbers beginning with 190. These are charged at a premium rate and can be very expensive. Read all the terms and conditions of any offer very carefully: claims of free or very … Report the matter on the report a scam page in SCAMwatch. … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams , including fake prizes, and how you can protect yourself. Back to the SCAMwatch radar . The ACCC and the Australian Communications and Media Authority have issued a joint media release on phone scams .…
08 Jan 2009 …Global financial crisis—another excuse for a scam … In Australia, more than 17 000 consumers who contacted the ACCC lost at least $33 million in the last year alone to scams of one type or another. One of the most common types of scam involves fake … account passwords, account/credit card numbers etc.) via an unsolicited email or phone call.…
28 Mar 2013 …Penalties handed down against operators of charity publications scam targeting small businesses … News The operators behind a scam targeting small businesses with false claims about advertising … a scam targeting small businesses with false claims about advertising services for publications with…
12 Feb 2015 …How the scam works … 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 very wary – scammers want you away from any safeguards that are in place on the site. … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
17 Feb 2010 … thousands of dollars. There is no such grant — it is a disguise for a phishing scam or advance fee fraud scam. Once the scammer has caught your attention, you may be asked to submit an application form or … 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 a call from out of the blue informing you that you have received a climate change grant or other government grants, hang … You can report this matter via the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website.…