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13 Jul 2015 …Be careful when shopping online: … Beware of offers that seem too good to be true, and always use an online shopping service that you know and trust. … If you've only ever met someone online or are unsure of the legitimacy of a business, take some time to do a bit more research. Do a Google image search on photos or search the internet for others who may have had dealings with them.…
15 Dec 2006 … about online auction & shopping scams . Also, check out the ACCC’s online shopping checklist on the ACCC … Bogus online sale of tech products … News Beware of newspaper advertisements for online sales of electronic goods at 'too good to be true' prices. iPods, Playstations, XBoxes, plasma screens and mobile phones going cheap for 'too good to be true prices' are being advertised in local newspapers. The ads refer to…
15 Dec 2015 …If you’re shopping online this Christmas, do your research. Read reviews or comments and look out for irregular payment methods. … When shopping online, find out exactly who you are dealing with. If it is an Australian company … News Scamwatch is warning Christmas shoppers to be cautious when looking online for gifts. []Scamwatch is warning Christmas shoppers to be cautious when looking online for gifts. During and after Christmas Scamwatch experiences an increase in reports of fake online sellers looking to cash in on the…
19 May 2017 … yourself from dating and romance scams. Online shopping scams . Find out how to identify scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer … Check the profile of new friend requests, especially if you have only met the person online. Look out for: new profiles with limited content hidden friend lists or friend lists full of people of the opposite gender profiles that read like a dating profile grammar and spelling errors. Do an image search of … Check reviews before buying online. Try to find how reputable a seller is by searching for reviews. When using retail websites, find out exactly who you are dealing with. If it’s an Australian company, you’re in a much better position to sort out the problem if something goes wrong. When making online…
22 Aug 2025 …Online marketplace scam … Aurnab got scammed while trying to sell his spare mattress on an online marketplace. … or specific they could be. I was selling a mattress via shopping platform. It was for the spare room…
12 Aug 2019 … vigilant on social media, when shopping online and when answering the phone, and never give anyone who has … . Many use social media platforms, fake celebrity endorsements or fake online trading platforms that are…
15 Aug 2024 …to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions. Change passwords on all your devices and online accounts like banking, email, government and shopping. … Stop and think. It could be a scam if the post or message: shows or suggest that a celebrity or public figure recommends or promotes a product or service comes from someone you've only met online or by phone, urgently asking for your money to help pay for a personal emergency threatens to share a private … Research profiles to check how long an account has been active, how many friends or followers they have and how much activity they have had online including posts and photos. Lack of history, detail and followers can be a sign of a fake profile. Be wary if a job is offered to you without an interview…
15 Aug 2024 …to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions. Change passwords on all your devices and online accounts like banking, email, government and shopping. … Online dating and romance scams … The relationship moves fast and they soon say they have strong feelings for you. They 'lovebomb' you, messaging or calling a lot and make you feel very special. The scammer quickly tries to move your chat from a social media platform or online dating to a free messaging platform like GoogleHangouts…
15 Aug 2024 …to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions. Change passwords on all your devices and online accounts like banking, email, government and shopping. … Stop and think. There's a good chance it's a scam if the message asks you to: take immediate action make a payment or transfer money click on a link or call a number provided in the message log on to an online account with your username and password or to provide other personal information To rush you…
24 Apr 2025 …to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions. Change passwords on all your devices and online accounts like banking, email, government and shopping. … eSafety - Australia's independent regulator for online safety. Read more about how to have safer, more positive online experiences on eSafety . … organisations won’t ever send a text message or email with a link to log onto online services such as myGov.…