
WA Scam Warnings
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WA Seniors Card scam
Read More...Western Australian seniors are being targeted by scammers through a scam WA Seniors Card website requesting money and multiple forms of personal identification.
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Tax phishing emails
Read More...WA ScamNet has renewed its warnings about fake tax communications after fresh reports of emails claiming to be from the ATO. Do not click on any links. Just delete it.
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Flexible Work Scam
Read More...People seeking jobs with flexible work conditions, such as working from home need to watch-out for job scams that attempt to steal your money, rather than make you any.
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Travel Scratchie Scams
Read More...WA ScamNet is advising consumers to be on the lookout for a scratchie scam sent to their letterbox. We advise not to respond as you will not receive any prize money. Do not send any financial or personal information as it could be used in identity theft scams.
Latest WA ScamNet updates
Scam savvy webinar: be informed and stay safe
WA ScamNet is offering a FREE online presentation and Q&A session about scam prevention, as part of the upcoming National Scams Awareness Week 2023.
This session will allow you to find out about the types of scams, how to identity them, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Date: Thursday 30 November 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm AWST
Help for spotting scams
The spotting scams fact sheet covers:
- Scams such as hot deals and finance, urgent threats and phishing scams
- Protecting your personal information, passwords, your computer / smart device
- Tips when using social media or online dating
- Tips on protecting your money
Download a copy of the Spotting scams factsheet
ScamNet Talks
Do you want to know how to spot a scam?
We regularly run presentations to groups about tips on how to spot a scam and what to do if you or someone you know has been targeted by a scammer.
Read more to book a session