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PayID impersonation scams
Read More...Consumers wanting to sell second-hand goods on online platforms are warned to watch-out for Pay ID impersonation scams when organising payments.
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Pet scams: Cute pics but no pet received
Read More...Beware of fake websites and social media accounts that claimed to puppies, leaving buyers out of pocket and without a dog.
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Fake shipping container websites
Read More...WA ScamNet has received a number of reports about fake websites claiming to sell discounted shipping containers that are never delivered after payment is made.
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The Bitcoin Code and Bitcoin System
Read More...WA ScamNet is warning consumers about a binary option trading scam called the Bitcoin System.
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Optus customers urged to protect accounts and be on scam alert
Read More...Current and former Optus customers affected by the data breach are being urged by Consumer Protection to be vigilant over the coming weeks for scams and misuse of their identity. Follow our checklist to help protect yourself.
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Live stream scams
Read More...This type of scam appears to have emerged during COVID-19 when live stream events have become more popular due to social distancing restrictions.
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Tax phishing emails
Read More...Tax time could really be taxing if you give out personal details to scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). 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.