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31 Jul 2013 … come in all sorts of guises, and often play on the victim’s fear of being deported. One such scam doing … If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from government and asking for money upfront to avoid deportation, just hang up. There is only one official Australian Government provider of visas: the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. If you have any concerns about … You should such incidents to the relevant state or territory police and to the Immigration Dob-In Line on 1800 009 623. You can report a scam to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…
01 Jul 2008 … being a victim of identity theft. If you have received any threats like this- visit the report a scam page. Noting the text and the phone number may assist in any investigations of the scam. Should you … 'Death threat' SMS scam … victims. This scam is designed to frighten the recipient and has already snared victims across Australia…
07 Jan 2011 … genuine phone numbers, website, email and physical addresses. Some of these fake emails can be recognised … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Contact the Consumer Affairs Helpline on 1300 55 81 81. You can also dob in a scam via the CAV website .…
05 Mar 2007 … be from your bank, the 'guaranteed income', the 'amazing' share offer over the phone or that surprise lottery win in the mail - it could be a scam! Australians can lose substantial amounts of money to a wide … Never respond to an email asking for your PINs or passwords. Suspect a scam if you are asked for … . Learn more about the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce or report a scam via the SCAMwatch Report a Scam page. Back to the SCAMwatch radar…
10 Jan 2025 … to spot and avoid scams Text or SMS scams Email scams Phone scams Website scams Social media, app-based … Cách Phát hiện và Tránh Lừa đảo | How to Spot and Avoid Scams - Vietnamese … đó. Tìm kiếm trang mạng đó hoặc tên doanh nghiệp đó cùng với từ ngữ 'scam' ('lừa đảo') hoặc 'reviews…
02 Nov 2007 … unsolicited emails, letters or phone calls. Scammers charge a lot of money for this software, ranging from … . Find out more about computer prediction software scams . To report a suspected scam, visit the report a scam page. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to protect them. Back to the…
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…