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Tax Scams

Tax Scams

Tax scams spike during important dates in the tax calendar. Find out more about common tax scams such as refund emails and overdue tax calls now. When does tax scams peak? Netsafe receives an increased number of scam reports about tax year-round, although these reports often spike around important dates in the tax calendar. This includes dates…

Don’t be an egg

Don’t be an egg

Sadly we know scammers hop into Easter with hollow promises set to cause pain and we’re warning people to be careful when it comes to online scams. Reports to Netsafe have gone up 360 percent over the past four Easter periods making this the most dangerous weekend for the community in terms of online criminal…

Prize & Sweepstake Scam

Prize & Sweepstake Scam

If you’ve received a text message or email claiming you’ve been selected to take part in a survey or receive a prize/lottery, you might be the recipient of a prize scam. Find out what these scams may look like and tips to help you stay safe online. WHAT ARE PRIZE SCAMS Prize scams try to…