What are the latest scams?
What are the latest scams?
Latest scams to watch out for
- Scam alert: fake NHS Covid-19 PCR test text.
- Text scams epidemic laid bare: seven in 10 don’t trust messages from companies.
- Scam watch: winning a competition you didn’t enter.
- CBD oil scams: fraudulent celeb endorsements and fake shipping tracking.
- Vehicle tax phishing emails remain a threat.
How do I protect myself from scams?
Protect yourself against scams
- never give money, credit card details or online account details to anyone you don’t know and trust.
- keep your receipts.
- check your bank account and credit card statements.
- report any unexplained transactions to your bank.
- keep your bank cards safe.
- make sure nobody else knows your PIN number.
What should I do if I get scammed in Australia?
3. What to do if you have been scammed? We urge you to immediately stop corresponding with the suspected scammers and report the scam to Scamwatch. We also suggest that you contact your bank immediately if you have provided your financial details or recently transferred money.
How do you tell if someone is scamming you?
Seven signs you’re being scammed
- A company is contacting you out of the blue.
- You’ve been rejected for credit, but you’ve got a good credit history.
- You’re being rushed.
- Your bank is asking you for your PIN number personal information.
- The letter or email you have received is full of dodgy spelling and bad grammar.
How do you know if someone is scamming you?
Seven signs you’re being scammed
- A company is contacting you out of the blue.
- You’ve been rejected for credit, but you’ve got a good credit history.
- You’re being rushed.
- Your bank is asking you for your PIN number personal information.
- The letter or email you have received is full of dodgy spelling and bad grammar.