Archive for 'Scam Patrol'
BIG DAY OUT Fraud Warning
Big Day Out has become aware of an internet phishing scam whereby individuals have received an email claiming to be on behalf of Ticketmaster and Facebook, stating that the recipient has won VIP passes to the Big Day Out.
The email then requests that the recipient provide personal identification information including passport, birth certificate, drivers licence, […]
Posted: December 1st, 2008 under Scam Patrol.
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Online Scams worth $36 Million :(
We found an interesting article on SMH this morning that says Australians are still falling victim to online scams, in particular the Nigerian scammers, with an estimated $36 million lost each year.
Nigerian scams, also known as 419 frauds, are typically conducted via email and centre on the target being persuaded to advance significant sums of […]
Posted: August 20th, 2008 under Scam Patrol.
Tags: , 419, nigerian scammer, Scam Patrol
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