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Twitter takes action on spammers and scammers 
Software
Twitter takes action on spammers and scammers
By Iain Thomson | Mar 10, 2010 | Comment Now 
Company to screen all links for dodgy sites.
 
Australian to lead global consumer protection network 
Security
Australian to lead global consumer protection network
Aug 28, 2009 | Comment Now 
Cross-border scams targeted.
 
FBI warns of vishing threat 
Software
FBI warns of vishing threat
By Iain Thomson | Dec 11, 2008 | Comment Now 
The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers spoofing voice over IP (VoIP) calls by exploiting PBX exchanges.
 
Scammers hook up over LinkedIn 
Security
Scammers hook up over LinkedIn
By Robert Jaques | Apr 22, 2008 | Comment Now 
Social networks such as LinkedIn are being exploited by online fraudsters, experts warned today..
 
Email scammers use bogus subpoenas 
Security
Email scammers use bogus subpoenas
By Shaun Nichols | Apr 21, 2008 | Comment Now 
A new targeted phishing attack is attempting to dupe users into downloading malware by sending bogus court subpoenas..
 
Scammers prepare January phishing frenzy 
Security
Scammers prepare January phishing frenzy
By Robert Jaques | Jan 10, 2008 | Comment Now 
Consumers are being warned to brace for concerted waves of phishing attacks during the next few weeks.
 
Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers 
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Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers
Nov 23, 2007 | Comment Now 
South Australian Police are warning local residents of a surge in Nigerian scam emails targeting South Australian residents.
 
Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC 
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Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC
Oct 4, 2007 | Comment Now 
Fraudsters are targeting online car buyers with fake car sale advertisements on online classifieds and auction sites warns SCAMwatch the Australian Competition & Consumer ...
 
Scammers use charity donations to test card numbers 
Security
Scammers use charity donations to test card numbers
Jul 17, 2007 | Comment Now 
Watch out for small unauthorised transactions.
 
Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam 
Security
Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam
By Robert Jaques | Jun 28, 2007 | Comment Now 
Share price scams fall out of favour with spammers.
 
Operation Spamalot launches  
Security
Operation Spamalot launches
By Jane Hoskyn | Mar 12, 2007 | Comment Now 
Operation Spamalot gets underway.
 
Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability 
Security
Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability
By Shaun Nichols | Sep 21, 2006 | Comment Now 
Adult sites exploiting VML bug to install malware.
 
Scammers deploy bots for Ebay manipulation 
Security
Scammers deploy bots for Ebay manipulation
By Tom Sanders | Aug 2, 2006 | 1 Comment 
Scammers have turned to automated bots to create Ebay accounts with a positive feedback record, reports security vendor Fortinet.
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