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WA Scam Warnings
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Pet scams: Cute pics but no pet received
Read More...Beware of fake websites and social media accounts that claimed to puppies, leaving buyers out of pocket and without a dog.
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Fake shipping container websites
Read More...WA ScamNet has received a number of reports about fake websites claiming to sell discounted shipping containers that are never delivered after payment is made.
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The Bitcoin Code and Bitcoin System
Read More...WA ScamNet is warning consumers about a binary option trading scam called the Bitcoin System.
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JB Hi-Fi giveaway scam
Read More...Scammers posing as electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi are sending SMS messages claiming there is a ‘giveaway’ that expires soon – but be warned, it’s nothing more than a phishing exercise to get hold of your credit card details.
Latest WA ScamNet updates
Scam targeting the property industry and its clients
Property buyers and sellers are being targetted by scammers who send emails appearing to be from legitimate real estate or settlement agents. The emails request money payment or notify of a change in bank account details.
Scammers redirect payments by changing the bank account into one under control of the scammers. Property transactions are prime targets for this scam because of the large amounts of money involved.
More information and how to avoid the scam
Find out more about payment redirection scams in property transactions
Media Statement
'Property settlement payment scam results in a $732,000 loss'
ScamNet Talks
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WA Scam Media
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Second man charged over SMS phishing scam
Australian Federal Police
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Drivers warned about toll road text scam as Aussies lose record amountABC
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Job hunters be warned: New online scam spreading fastHuman Resources Director
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'Hi Mum': Scammers targeting parents by pretending to be children who need helpABC
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Shoppers warned over $3 Kmart Philips air fryer scamNews.com.au
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Australians lost nearly $300 million to scammers in the first half of 20229 News
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Melbourne mum scammed out of $200,000 after $210 deposit appeared on bank accountNews.com.au
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Four men have been charged after a roof scam that stole thousands from an elderly manNews.com.au
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Urgent warning to ‘vulnerable’ job hunters over new ALDI supermarket scam7 News