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Consumer Protection' s WA ScamNet profiles scams targetting Western Australian consumers and businesses. 

 

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Scam alert for City of Swan residents and businesses

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Have you been targeted by a scam?

Have you...

  1. won an "overseas lottery"? 
  2. received a death threat by SMS or email?
  3. received a bank scam email?

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Complete scam listings

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  2. Scams by type

WA ScamNet media

  1. 23 August -  SCAMwatch and Carnival Australia have issued a National warning about a 'Carnival Australia' scam scratchie cards arriving in the mail
  1. 19 May - Puppy buyers scammed by bogus online ads
  2. Consumer Protection is concerned about a sharp increase in the number of recent reports of puppy buyers who have been scammed by bogus online advertisements. Click here to see Perthnow's coverage
  4. 13 May - Pet Scams Be cautious if you’re looking to buy a pet advertised online as scams are common on classifieds websites.
  6. 13 May - SMS lottery scam alert for mobile users: Consumer Protection is joining Lotterywest in alerting Western Australian mobile phone users about an SMS ‘Powerball’ scam.
  8. 12 April - Beware of romance scams: Read Michelle's story Internet Lover Left Me Broke

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
Page last updated on:   -  Thursday, 1 September 2011