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Australians Become Victims of a Robocall Tax Scam

During the first week of July, hundreds of robocall scams were reported to the ACCC. The Australian Tax Office scam has taken over $1 million from vulnerable consumers in 2019. The phone scam will come from an anonymous number claiming to be a representative of the ATO demanding or threatening …

What is a Family Emergency Scam and How Can You Prevent It?

For a moment, imagine that you receive a call from an unknown number. You hear heavy, panicked breathing over the phone and shouting in the background. Your heart stops when you hear your sister’s voice say, “Please help me! They’re holding me hostage!” Terrified, you promise to do whatever it …

Government Grant Scams – What They Are and How to Avoid Them

One day you get a random phone call and the voice on the other side says that he or she is a representative from the “United States Federal Grant Department.” And–good news!–you qualify for a free government grant. All you have to do is give some personal information, including your …

Identifying and Reporting Phone Scams

Phone scams are some of the most common, and frustrating, scams out there. We’ve all received a robocall or two from someone promising something outlandish, like massive lottery winnings, loan forgiveness, or a free trip. Some phone scams are even threatening, claiming that a Social Security representative, federal agent, or …

What are Robocalls? How They Work and What You Should Do About Them

Imagine it: You pick up the phone, asking “Hello?” You’re disappointed to hear nothing but a pause, followed by a robotic voice. It’s a robocall. The voice asks you to punch in a number or answer a question in order to get in touch with a creditor or a law …