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With tax time upon us, stay alert for scams

Local Denholm Samaras - June 30, 2021

There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. We all have to file a tax return, and this is something scammers are well aware of.

‘We have filed a case under your name’: beware of tax scams — they’ll be everywhere this EOFY

Local The Conversation - June 22, 2021

The end of the financial year is near. So all of us should keep an eye out for the accompanying onslaught of tax scams.

Updated: Alleged Weston Creek scammer charged

Local Newstime Media - May 17, 2021

ACT Policing have arrested the man at the centre of concerns about door-knocking and approaching people in the Weston Creek area for money.

Australians warned of COVID-19 vaccine scams as rollout starts

COVID-19 Denholm Samaras - February 23, 2021

With Australia’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, people are being warned of a number of online scams set up to capitalise.

The e-romance and dating scams to watch out for ahead of Valentine’s Day

Local Denholm Samaras - February 12, 2021

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, so too is peak season for e-romance scams, as data shows Australians lose the most money in February.

How to ensure you’re shopping online safely this silly season

Local Denholm Samaras - December 16, 2020

Australian consumers choosing to do their Christmas shopping online need to be aware that scams are on the rise 42% this year.

Scams Awareness Week: dangers of identity theft

COVID-19 Newstime Media - August 17, 2020

From 17 to 21 August, Scams Awareness Week 2020 will be shining a light on the dangers of identity theft in scams.

Scammers target puppy love during pandemic

Local Allison Turnbull - May 22, 2020

Australians have lost almost $300,000 to puppy scams this year as scammers take advantage of those seeking a furry companion during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson for the RSPCA ACT said they were...

COVID-19 scams costing Aussies over $660,000

Local Newstime Media - May 6, 2020

Australians have so far reported losses in excess of $660,000 due to COVID-19 scams, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). From 1 January to 30 April, Scamwatch received over 2,000...

Beware romance scams

Local Newstime Media - February 20, 2020

Canberrans are being urged to be on the lookout for online romance scams. ACT Commissioner for Fair Trading, David Snowden, said last year Australians lost more than $28 million to online romance scams....

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