The most reported contact method for scammers last year was via text or SMS.
These involve receiving a text message masquerading as being from a reputable source seeking money or information.
They often contain a link to a fake website being run by scammers.
One recent example from Victoria Police:
“Earlier this year I was in Melbourne and travelled on Eastlink. I received a text message from Eastlink to get me to pay my Toll. The car I was driving was not registered to me.”
“I have an Eastlink account and logged in to check it. I saw immediately that the toll had been paid.”
It was a scam!
Police are reminding residents to NOT to click the link.
Contact the business directly or if you have an account with them check it through your normal method.
Submit a report to scamwatch.gov.au so they can make others aware.
If you have fallen victim to a scam, contact your bank immediately and try to freeze any money transfers and then submit a report on cyber.gov.au.
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