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30 Apr 2014 …If you receive an email out of the blue from someone claiming that you owe money for outstanding energy usage – just press ‘delete’. If you’re not sure whether an email is a scam, verify who they are by … also been received about scammers approaching consumers via phone, SMS and post. … Don’t let scammers raise the temperature of your heating bill in the lead-up to winter – if you receive an email out of the blue from someone claiming that you owe their company money for an outstanding energy bill, press delete.…
06 Dec 2012 …News SCAMwatch is warning travellers to watch out for scam emails with fake flight itineraries attached – these attachments may harbour malicious software. SCAMwatch is warning travellers to watch out for scam emails with fake flight itineraries attached – these attachments may harbour malicious … SCAMwatch urges jet-setters to think twice before opening any suspicious emails or attachments – if in doubt, contact the airline to verify or just press ‘delete’. … If you get an email like this but haven’t booked any travel, just press delete. Before opening any…
24 Mar 2025 …Scams information in English … Page We’re providing information in English to inform you about scams. [This is an English version of scams information in other languages . See the Scamwatch homepage for more information and resources in English.] Scams are everywhere, targeting people from all walks of life and costing Australians billions … Three steps to protect yourself from scams…
10 Aug 2015 … pretending to be from the ATO will typically approach you by phone or email and spin a range of tall tales to trick you into handing over your personal details or money. A common tax time scam involves scammers … administration fee upfront in order for the money to be released. Another tax scam is based on the ruse that you … If you receive a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to represent the ATO and that you are entitled to, or owe money – just hang up or press delete. You can check whether they’re the real deal by calling the ATO on its official contact number: 13 28 61.…
15 Aug 2024 …Text or SMS scams … Page Scam messages look like they are from the government, businesses you deal with or even your own family or friends to try to catch you out. … Warning signs it might be a scam…
03 Apr 2025 …Warning signs it might be a scam … Type the website and the word scam or review into a search engine and review results carefully Check the websites URL for red flags such as: Multiple dashes or symbols in the domain name Domain that … Check the contact page. No contact info is a sign it's likely a scam Check contact information like an…
05 Mar 2024 …Page Scammers can gain access to your private information through unlocked mailboxes or discarded personal documents such as utility bills, insurance renewals or health care records. Image of person using phone … I received an SMS informing me that my mobile number was being ported to a different network provider. As I had not authorised this, I contacted my mobile provider to find out why my number was being ported. I immediately realised what was going on and phoned my bank. While on the phone, I tried logging … Signs this was a scam…
20 Nov 2024 …Scam alert: Card collection scam … News Criminals are calling people and pretending to be from a trusted organisation like a bank, IT company or phone company. They will say your bank accounts or computers aren’t secure, ask for your PIN and tell you to leave your bank card in your letterbox so it can be cancelled and replaced. … , IT company or phone company. They will say your bank accounts or computers aren’t secure and your money isn’t…
28 Sep 2012 …If you receive an email or phone call out of the blue claiming that you are entitled to a refund or a grant, press ‘delete’ or just hang up. If you’re not sure whether a call or email is a scam, verify who … News SCAMwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scam calls or emails around tax time. SCAMwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scam calls or emails around tax time … Scammers pretending to be from the ATO will typically approach you by phone or email and ask for your personal or financial details. They will also use a plausible sounding story to make the scam seem…
17 Sep 2024 …Investment scam: How Steve lost $200 000 to an investment scam … scheme was a scam when the website went down and he could no longer access his account or contact the offshore group by phone. He then did some research and discovered the company was fake and not registered … made to known fraudsters. Since learning of the scam, Steve was again contacted by criminals, with…