Targeting scams Report of the accc on scams activity 2014
Appendix 3: SCAMwatch radars
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Appendix 3: SCAMwatch radarsDon’t let weight loss scams ruin your resolve this New Year January 2014: SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of weight loss scams when looking to fulfill a new year’s resolution. Computer virus scams now targeting smartphone and tablet users January 2014: SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of scammers targeting their smartphones and tablet devices with the computer virus scam. Alert update—‘Yellow Pages’ directory scam moves to a new website address, continues to target Australian businesses January 2014: SCAMwatch is warning small businesses to continue to be alert to the fake ‘Yellow Pages’ business directory scam. The scammers are now operating a site registered in Austria, ‘www.yellow-page-australia.at’, after their previous site, ‘www.yellow-page-australia.com’, was shut down. Looking for love online? Don’t get scammed into a broken heart and empty wallet February 2014: This Valentine’s Day, SCAMwatch is warning Australians looking for a romantic connection online to beware of scammers seeking to steal their hearts and money. Don’t be fooled by a fake franchise February 2014: SCAMwatch is warning people thinking about buying a franchise or small business to beware of exciting new franchise opportunities that may actually be scams. Don’t let scammers kick goals in the lead up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup March 2014: SCAMwatch and FIFA are warning soccer fans seeking to buy tickets to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil to beware of websites selling fake tickets. Scammers using videos of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 to spread malware March 2014: SCAMwatch and Stay Smart Online are warning consumers interested in finding out more about the recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to be on guard when opening video footage about this event, as scammers are sending links infected with malware. Scammers pretending to be from Telstra Technical Support continue cold-calling Australians March 2014: SCAMwatch and Telstra are warning consumers to hang up the phone if they receive a call out of the blue from someone claiming there is a problem with their internet connection or computer. Automated scam calls claiming to be from Qantas with bogus holiday win April 2014: SCAMwatch and Qantas are warning people about automated calls from scammers posing as Qantas staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday. Beware—energy bill scams on the rise May 2014: SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the lookout for energy billing scams currently doing the rounds. Don’t let scammers ‘tax’ you this tax time July 2014: SCAMwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax time to target you. Beware of scammers taking advantage of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy July 2014: SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be wary of scammers looking to take advantage of the Malaysia Airlines tragedy by setting up fake Facebook pages in the name of victims of the tragedy. Beware of carbon tax repeal scams August 2014: SCAMwatch is warning consumers and businesses to be aware of scammers looking to take advantage of the carbon tax repeal to steal your money. Consumers with a disability—be on guard against scammers trying to take advantage of you August 2014: SCAMwatch is warning consumers with a disability to be on guard against scams—unfortunately, scammers target people whom they think may be vulnerable to try and take advantage of them. Indigenous consumers, watch out for scams—the top scams reported September 2014: SCAMwatch is urging Indigenous consumers, especially those living in rural and remote communities, to be on the lookout for scammers trying to trick you into handing over your personal details or money. Don’t book a scammer’s holiday October 2014: SCAMwatch is warning would-be travelers to watch out for travel scams as scammers seek to take advantage of those looking for a hard-earned break. Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas—watch out for scammers November 2014: With Christmas just around the corner, SCAMwatch is reminding consumers to watch out for scammers taking advantage of the Christmas rush to leave you out of pocket and a present. Appendix 4: Other scam-related educational materials SCAMwatch
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