How do I contact Scamwatch?
Visit the IDCARE website or call 1800 595 160 (if in Australia) or 0800 121 068 (if in New Zealand)
Can you be scammed just by answering your phone?
A robocall is when you answer your phone and it’s a recorded message, instead of a live person on the other end. These scammers can be very creative and there’s a wide range of unique phone scams out there designed to take your money, and there are a few different tactics they use to seem more legitimate.
Is TravelSim a scam or legit?
Up to 12,000 customers of TravelSIM have been directly targeted by a clever scam, though the company denies that its database has been hacked. The SIM cards are widely sold in Australia Post outlets and mobile phone stores, and offer cut-price global roaming if a traveler uses the TravelSIM card in their phone rather than their home carrier’s SIM.
Are You a victim of a scam overseas as an Australian?
Australian travellers of all ages and backgrounds have been victims of scams overseas. Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk. If you are overseas, and you are the victim of a scam, you can get more information on the Scammed overseas page.
What are internet scams in Australia?
Internet scams often start outside Australia, while the victim is still in Australia. Some seek to defraud you while you’re in Australia. Others aim to lure you overseas with promises of romance, money or jobs. The Nigerian letter scam usually starts with an email from someone you don’t know.
Was TravelSim’s database hacked?
Responding to enquiries from Australian Business Traveller, TravelSIM CEO Jamien Zimmerman said the company had “no proof as yet” that its database had been hacked. However, he also said, “If NASA, the Pentagon, Australian Banks and the Australian Government can all be hacked than in reality no business is 100% immune.