Police issue appeal after Melbourne woman loses over $8000 in tax scam
Victoria Police are appealing for the public's help in identifying a suspect after a Melbourne woman lost more than $8000 in a telephone scam.
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Victoria Police are appealing for the public's help in identifying a suspect after a Melbourne woman lost more than $8000 in a telephone scam.
It can be a very convincing trick… “You can check the number in your display online sir. You’ll see I’m really calling from your bank.” That is, of course, if you are unaware that phone numbers can be spoofed. Then again, they wouldn’t be successful scammers if they weren’t convincing. If you suggest calling them…
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"Wrong number"
Nuisance Mar 19, 2015 00
My guess is that it is a phishing attempt. Very rude person wanted to talk to my associate but wouldn't state her business. I kept asking why, and she kept saying that she wanted to talk to him.
She finally hung up yelling: "I don't care!"
Unsafe Mar 18, 2015 00
Called today from UK. Had my email and would send me a mail and know info about my company. I said goodbye after a couple of minutes and blocked the number.
Unsafe Feb 27, 2015 00
phishing
Unsafe Feb 26, 2015 00
Called 5 times- I finally answered ( me) Had info of my name and company name. Asked about my profession and my age. Do not answer!
Nuisance Feb 26, 2015 00
Bad english trying to get information
Neutral Feb 26, 2015 00
Phishing expedition.
Unsafe Feb 26, 2015 00
Tried to get personal information
Unsafe Feb 26, 2015 00
Try to call multiple times a day - Don't pick-up!!
Unsafe Feb 26, 2015 00
they keep calling me
Unsafe Feb 25, 2015 00
Persistent caller, called our home number first and then my mobile number. I did not answer.
Unsafe Feb 24, 2015 00
received missed call on cell phone
Neutral Feb 24, 2015 00