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Product and service scams Scamwatch

WebProduct and service scams. Scammers pose as buyers or sellers to steal your money. Always check that you are paying the correct people or businesses when buying or …

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Don't get scammed by a fake online store Scamwatch

WebDon't get scammed by a fake online store. 20 Mar 2017. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning online shoppers to be wary of …

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Medical directory scams targeting doctors' surgeries/clinics

Web20 Jun 2008. SCAMwatch is warning doctors' surgeries/clinics to beware of aggressive marketing techniques engaged by some advertising companies offering listings or …

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Help someone who's being scammed Scamwatch

WebBlock the scammer’s email address or ‘unfriend’ them from any social media sites or apps. Consider changing your family member’s email address and phone number, especially if …

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Consumers with a disability – be on guard against …

WebSCAMwatch is warning consumers with a disability to be on guard against scams – unfortunately, scammers target people whom they think may be vulnerable to …

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Beware of directory listing scams targeting small businesses

WebHow the scam works. Your business receives an offer, often via fax, to list your businesses details in a scam online directory. The offer may aim to lock you into an …

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Secrets of your DNA revealed

Web6 Jan 2011. A state-of-the art DNA test that will reveal the blueprint of your genetic code and hold all the answers to your health, wealth and personal prosperity? Not likely! All it will …

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News & alerts Scamwatch

WebScams Awareness Week 2023 empowers consumers to ask 'Who's really there?'. Australians are being encouraged to slow down and ask if they really know who they are …

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Government impersonation scams on the rise Scamwatch

WebSo far in 2020 (1 January-July) Scamwatch has received: 67 reports of scams involving impersonation of the Department of Health, or state Department of Health and Human …

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Beware of scam phone surveys which lead to other scam calls

WebThe scammer may claim to be from a genuine research or survey company or calling on behalf of a bank/financial institution. Scammers often only ask a small …

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Text or SMS scams Scamwatch

WebText or SMS was the most reported contact method for scams last year. Scam messages sound urgent to get you to act quickly. They often have a link which will take you to a …

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Warning on COVID-19 scams Scamwatch

WebWarning on COVID-19 scams. Australians should be aware scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears around coronavirus and selling …

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Beware of government grant scams Scamwatch

Web22 Jul 2016. Scamwatch is warning Australian consumers and small businesses to take extra care when seeking government grants and to be suspicious of unsolicited offers of …

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COVID-19 (coronavirus) scams Scamwatch

WebCOVID-19 (coronavirus) scams. 18 Mar 2020. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the spread of coronavirus to exploit and play on the fears of …

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COVID-19 vaccination scams Scamwatch

WebScamwatch is warning Australians of scams relating to COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia and overseas that may attempt to gain your personal information and lead to financial …

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COVID-19 scams Scamwatch

WebAbout COVID-19 scams. Scamwatch has received over 6415 scam reports mentioning the coronavirus with more than $9 800 000 in reported losses since the outbreak of COVID …

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Unexpected money Scamwatch

WebWarning signs it might be a scam. Unexpected emails, letters, texts, or any contact that say you are entitled to money, compensation, or an inheritance. You are asked to pay money …

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