**Beware of Scammers Using Look-Alike Domains to Impersonate Government Communications**
As part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard the public, we would like to alert everyone about a recent surge in fraudulent activity involving look-alike domains used to impersonate official government communications. Reports have been received indicating that scammers are targeting customers via email, pretending to be an official government agency in charge of business and company name registrations.
**Summary of Scam Activity:**
– **Look-Alike Domains:** Scammers are using email addresses that closely resemble those of official government agencies to mislead recipients.
– **Deceptive Emails:** These fraudulent emails ask customers to pay certain fees and provide personal information necessary for the renewal of their business or company names.
– **Dangerous Links:** The emails often contain links that direct recipients to a website where they are asked to enter their official user names and passwords. Clicking on these links may also result in malware being installed on the recipient’s computer.
**Official Government Communication:**
Please note the following to identify genuine communications from our agency:
– **No Direct Payment Requests:** Official emails will never ask you to make payments over the phone, process refunds, or provide credit card or bank details directly via email.
– **Genuine Email Address:** Authentic notifications will come from an address similar to ASIC.Transaction.No-reply@asic.gov.au.
**Protect Yourself:**
– **Do Not Click Suspicious Links:** If you receive an email asking for sensitive information or payments, do not click on any links or provide the requested information.
– **Report Suspected Scams:** If you suspect that you have received a scam email, forward the entire email to the appropriate authorities.
– **Contact Financial Institutions:** If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, immediately contact your bank or financial institution for guidance.
Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraudulent activities. Your awareness and precautions are crucial in combating these scams.
You can safely renew your business name with Registration Pty Ltd, an ASIC Registered Agent at their website Reg.com.au
