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Scams target you! Protect yourself

You can protect yourself
Protect your money
Protect your phone
Protect your computer
Protect your identity
Lotteries
Advance fee fraud
Phishing
Cold calling
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Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce Survey 2008

The Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading has joined 19 other government agencies to form the Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce.  Its aim is to work together to reduce the incidence and impact of frauds and scams, and to create a yearly coordinated information campaign for consumers timed to coincide with global consumer fraud prevention activities.

To participate in the survey or for more information click HERE.

If you have enquiry about a suspected scam, you can phone the Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs on 1300 654 499 or complete our online form to dob-in-a-scam.

 

You can protect yourself

Most scams need you to do something before they can work, like:

  • sending money based on promises that turn out to be false
  • giving out your personal details to people who turn out to be scammers
  • agreeing to unsolicited deals without getting advice or checking out the goods and services on offer.
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Protect your money
  • Never respond to an email asking you for your PINs or passwords.
  • Never send money to someone you don’t know or trust.
  • Always seek independent advice before investing.
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Protect your phone
  • Be suspicious of unexpected calls and text messages.
  • Be cautious, if in doubt hang up.
  • Don’t give out your number to just anyone.
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Protect your computer
  • Keep your protection software up to date.
  • Don’t respond in any way to unsolicited emails.
  • If in doubt, delete.
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Protect your identity
  • Never give out your personal information to someone you don’t know or trust.
  • Don’t just bin it—destroy it (old bills, records or expired cards).
  • Check your credit report at least once a year.
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More resources

Find out more about different types of scams on the SCAMwatch website.

Australian Consumer Fraud Taskforce publications:


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