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Fraud Week targets online and real-world scammers
Stephen Withers
Monday, 02 March 2009 11:08
IT Policy - Government Tech Policy
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Current concerns include bogus emails purporting to be from the Australian Tax Office or Centrelink in connection with the household stimulus package."SCAMwatch reminds Australians that the ATO, Centrelink or banks will never send emails requesting verification of personal details," said ACCC officials.
Another current problem is people posing as charity collectors supporting the Victorian bushfire appeals.
"The scammers can approach people in the street, by knocking on the door, telephoning, sending spam emails or creating false charity sites on the internet," warns the ACCC.
If you want to make a donation, the ACCC recommends that you approach relevant charities directly.
The Victorian government lists the details of the three main bushfire-related funds on its Consumer Affairs website.
The ACFT comprises 18 government agencies and departments in Australia and New Zealand, and is supported by various private sector organisations.
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