“I’ve just received this text message. Please advise if this is a scam. Urgent. Thank you.”
The above is a common reaction by some people who receive an email or text message regarding their bank account, or similar.
They often ask the question on public media, hoping for an answer.… Read the rest
I received a text message (SMS) today from someone selling wine, giving a web address to go to to see the deals.
It was one of those shortened web addresses to hide the real address www.bit. something.
It said to reply to +61418716920 … Read the rest
I just received a call from this number, where a recorded message said that they were Services Australia, and telling me that a charge had been started against me.
They then said “Press 1 to hear about this action”.
I knew immediately that this … Read the rest
I just received a call from this number, where a recorded message began to say they were the Australian Tax Office, and telling me that a charge had been started against me.
I knew immediately that this was a scam.
If you get … Read the rest
I just had my first call from one of these Car Accident Scams, from a local number to me.
It was from 07 3073 4249, and they said it was the Australian Accident Helpline.
The person that rang me had an Indian accent, and … Read the rest
I received a call today from 02 4867 1395, and had the first second or two of silence, so I knew it was a scammer or blind sales call, but decided to stay on the line and answer it, as I wasn’t … Read the rest
I received a call from 0283585645 and the call went like this:
Them: Have you been in a Card Accident this year?
Me: No
Them: Has anyone else in your family been in a Card Accident this year?
Me: No
Them: I’m … Read the rest
I just had a call to tell me that my Telstra Internet Connection will be disconnected tomorrow.
Well, that was the call I got today, but not having a Telstra Internet, it felt a bit odd. I am sure it was not … Read the rest
