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Brisbane, Queensland
Joined October 2016
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Look out for scammers claiming there is an issue with your internet account and payment details. The emails may look legitimate with the company’s real logos but contain extra letters in the email address or typos. Don’t click on any links and delete the email.
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Watch out for fake news articles claiming celebrities are endorsing products or investment schemes. This one falsely claims the endorsement of Ricky Ponting. You will not receive the product and your credit card will be charged a large amount.
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Watch out for phishing text scams impersonating telecommunications providers. If in doubt about whether a text is a scam, contact your telecommunications provider via their official mobile app or through a contact method listed on their homepage.
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Watch out for this “Subsidy Benefit Allocation” phishing campaign impersonating the government and trying to get your superannuation details. Learn more about Services Australia impersonation scams here: servicesaustralia.gov.au/ind…
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We’ve received over 50 reports of a phone scam impersonating eBay. The caller states a fraudulent purchase has been made on your account. They ask you to install an app so they can view your phone as you fill out a refund form with your credit card and license. Just hang up!
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Scamwatch has received more than a dozen reports of this text impersonating Optus today. Don't reply or click on the link.
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“Is it you in the video?” – don’t fall for this Messenger scam – Naked #Security buff.ly/37uLBWM
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To carry out a remote access scam, scammers will ask you to download a program which lets them access your device. Being aware these scams exist can be a powerful defence. At your next get together, consider chatting to your family and friends about the existence of these scams.
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Scammers are impersonating @auda in an email phishing campaign. auDA will only request scans of personal documents via your registrar. Delete this scam email.
Warning: scammers will attempt a remote access scam if you call the ‘Fraud security team’ in this fake invoice email. If in doubt, check the legitimacy of a communication with the sending organisation by a contact method shown on their official website. scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-sc…
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Watch out for bogus "Christmas giveaway" scams impersonating Australian retailers including Woolworths and Harvey Norman. If you haven’t entered a competition, you probably haven’t won! Don't click the links or provide personal details.
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Phishing scams after your financial details may try and get you to panic by claiming to have seen suspicious activity on your account. Check with the sending organisation by a contact method on their official website if in doubt about the legitimacy of a communication.
These texts claiming to offer a myGov refund are a scam. Don't click on links in emails or text messages claiming to be from myGov. myGov will never send you a text, email or attachment with hyperlinks or web addresses. my.gov.au/mygov/content/html…
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Scam texts are circulating claiming you have been granted a large amount of money from Honda USA for Covid-19 relief. If you receive the message you should delete it.
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Dating and romance scams can be devastating for victims. 💔 Listen to today's podcast on romance scams, featuring special guests @eSafetyOffice @tweetinjules and ACCC Chairman Rod Sims. Listen here scamwatch.gov.au/news-alerts…
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Layer 8 Security retweeted
WA govt targeted by Naikon cyber espionage campaign: 'Weaponised' document sent from a diplomat’s computer. itnews.com.au/news/wa-govt-t…
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Layer 8 Security retweeted
Australian Technologies Competition now open! The competition identifies & accelerates Australian technology 'scaleups' with the greatest global potential. 12 Award categories-everything from smart cities, to new energy, cyber security & more @AustTechComp sway.office.com/kDxXt8kekIg7…
There is no vaccine for #Coronavirus yet. Don’t let scammers threaten or coerce you into paying for a vaccine that doesn’t exist.
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Scammers are sending texts claiming you have a tax refund with a link to a fake version of the MyGov website. The ATO will never email or text you a link to action. thechronicle.com.au/news/war…
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Businesses should always verify changes in payment details even when they come from the same email address. Scammers will send these out from compromised businesses asking for payment to a new account, always double check by calling your supplier. ia.acs.org.au/article/2020/i…
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