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**Protect Yourself from Scammers Pretending to Be ASIC** The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued an important alert regarding sophisticated scam operations targeting ASIC Registry customers through deceptive emails. Scammers are using look-alike domains to send fraudulent emails that appear to come from ASIC, requesting customers to pay fees and share personal information to renew their business or company name. Often, these emails contain links that ask for ASIC user names and passwords or may infect computers with malware if clicked. To help you identify a scam email, note the following warning signs: – Requests for payments over the phone – Requests for payments to receive refunds – Requests for credit card or bank details directly – Fees that differ from those listed on ASIC’s official website – Emails arriving outside of ASIC’s regular communication timeframes Authentic ASIC notifications will always come from the email address ASIC.Transaction.No-reply@asic.gov.au. If you encounter a suspicious email, do not engage with it. Instead, forward the entire email to ReportASICEmailFraud@asic.gov.au for verification. If you believe you have fallen victim to a scam, it is crucial not to send more money. Report the incident immediately to your bank or financial institution. Additionally, support is available from organizations such as IDCARE and financial counselors to help you navigate the aftermath of such scams. Vigilance and awareness are key. Always double-check the legitimacy of any communication claiming to be from ASIC, and protect your personal and financial information. You can safely renew your business name with Registration Pty Ltd, an ASIC Registered Agent at their website Reg.com.au