The year has seen a fresh start for fraudsters and scam artists, seeing another spike in COVID-19 scams and text-based cons.
ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites such as scamwatch.gov.au, cyber.gov.au and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s website dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.
COVID-19 scam texts urging you to order free test kits are still doing the rounds.
- Scamwatch advises that COVID-19 scam texts urging you to order free test kits are still doing the rounds.
- Text messages claiming to be from Medicare, stating “you have been in close contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19” and to order a “free Test Kit” with a link.
- Do not click on links in unexpected text messages.
- If you are unsure whether this is a true message from the government, log into your MyGov inbox.
- Beware scammers who might come knocking at your door such as fake tradies using high-pressure sales tactics to get your money. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
BE CAREFUL: Consumers looking to bag a bargain during the online ‘Click Frenzy’ sales are being urged to use caution and buy from reputable outlets.
- Consumers looking to bag a bargain during the online ‘Click Frenzy’ sales are being urged to use caution and buy from reputable outlets.
- Click Frenzy is an e-commerce outlet that offers sales events throughout the year. Some scammers have aimed to capitalise on the sale events buy luring buyers…
