# Beware of Crypto Love Scams: Protect Yourself from Online Dating Fraud In a troubling trend, scammers are increasingly targeting individuals seeking love and friendship online, deceiving them into fake investment and cryptocurrency schemes. Financial criminals have exploited dating websites and social media platforms to steal over $40 million from Australians alone. Understanding how these […]
Author Archives: Scam Watch
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## Beware of Fake Celebrity Online Investment Scams In today’s digital age, the rise of online scams is an ever-growing concern. One of the latest and most nefarious schemes involves fake celebrity endorsements for online investment platforms. These scams are not just simple cons; they employ sophisticated techniques like fake news articles and deepfake videos […]
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**Beware of Fake Business Invoice Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Finances** As digital communication becomes more common in the business world, the rise in online scams has also become a significant concern. One particular scam that has been gaining traction is the fake business invoice scam. It’s an insidious strategy where scammers pose as legitimate […]
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### Beware of Remote Access Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones In a world where digital connectivity is ever-increasing, so too are the risks associated with it. Scamwatch has recently issued a crucial warning about remote access scams—a rising threat that has duped many into parting with their hard-earned money and sensitive personal information. […]
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— ## Beware of Scammers Posing as the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) In a recent alert, Scamwatch has highlighted a new wave of fraudulent activities where scammers impersonate the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC). These impersonators are calling unsuspecting individuals, claiming that their phone numbers have been linked to a scam operation in China. Their end […]
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### Beware of Scams Following CrowdStrike Outage: National Anti-Scam Centre Issues Warning In light of recent events, the National Anti-Scam Centre has issued a critical warning to consumers and small businesses about potential scams exploiting the recent CrowdStrike outage. As incidents like these can act as a breeding ground for fraudsters, it’s essential to remain […]
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**Beware of Scammers Impersonating ASIC: Protect Your Information** As a trusted and authorized government body, we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and financial security. Recently, there have been alarming reports of scammers exploiting look-alike domains to impersonate ASIC and fraudulently contact Registry customers via email. These deceptive emails are cleverly crafted to resemble […]
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**Beware of Scammers Impersonating ASIC: Protect Your Personal Information** As an authorised government body, we aim to keep you informed about the latest security threats that could potentially compromise your personal and business information. Recently, there has been an increase in fraudsters impersonating the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), targeting Registry customers through deceptive […]
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**Beware of Scammers Impersonating ASIC: Important Information for Registry Customers** ASIC has become aware of a concerning trend where scammers are creating look-alike domains to impersonate ASIC and target Registry customers through fraudulent emails. These emails are designed to deceive recipients into believing they are legitimate communications from ASIC, urging them to pay fees and […]
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### Warning: Scammers Impersonating ASIC to Target Registry Customers We are issuing an urgent alert to all Registry customers regarding a recent surge in scam activities. These scams involve individuals impersonating the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to deceive customers through fraudulent emails. ### How the Scam Works Scammers are sending emails that appear […]