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FBI warns of hit man scam

FBI warns of hit man scam

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is warning internet users of spam emails claiming to come from internet hit men.
Iain Thomson Aug 29 2008 10:05AM Security
Aussies fall for Nigerian Scam

Aussies fall for Nigerian Scam

Inspector Knacker of the Queensland Yard is worried that so many Aussies are falling for the Nigerian scam.
Nick Farrell Aug 21 2008 7:56AM Security
Police warn against more online scams

Police warn against more online scams

In light of the fake Olympic ticket scam the Federal Police together with the Bankers' Association is warning internet users of a another popular internet swindle.
Staff Writers Aug 6 2008 12:08PM Security
Personal fraud and scams cost Australians $1 billion

Personal fraud and scams cost Australians $1 billion

A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that over five per cent of Australians were victims of personal fraud in 2007.
Staff Writers Jul 1 2008 11:17AM Security
Californian indicted in US$50,000 scam of E*Trade, Schwab.com

Californian indicted in US$50,000 scam of E*Trade, Schwab.com

The FBI has indicated a California man for an ingenious scam that bilked US$50,000 -- a few pennies at a time -- from online brokerage companies E*trade and Schwab.com.
Jim Carr May 30 2008 2:37PM Security
Spammers fill up on petrol scam

Spammers fill up on petrol scam

Spammers have pounced on rising petrol prices in the US by offering bogus fuel discounts.
Shaun Nichols May 13 2008 9:45AM Security
New ATO scam hits the web

New ATO scam hits the web

Another phishing email claiming to be from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is circulating through inboxes under the guise of offering a tax refund.
Ashley Clark May 7 2008 12:02PM Security
IRS phishing scam targets stimulus payments

IRS phishing scam targets stimulus payments

As might be expected, email users are beginning to see the first stages of what is expected to be a major phishing attack capitalising on the populace's eager expectation of IRS refund checks, as well as the Bush administration's economic stimulus payment distribution, scheduled to begin May 2.
Greg Masters Apr 24 2008 10:00AM Security
ANZ Bank targeted in phishing scam

ANZ Bank targeted in phishing scam

ANZ bank's customers are being targeted in a new hoax email campaign that attempts to steal online banking login information, the bank has warned.
Staff Writers Apr 8 2008 9:46AM Security
Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

Nigerian scam takes this year's 'Pie in the Sky' award

A ‘Nigerian letter’ scam has won this year’s annual ASIC ‘Pie in the Sky’ award for the most outrageous offer that was too good to be true.
Staff Writers Apr 7 2008 3:20PM Security
ACCC new release: 'The Little Black Book of Scams'

ACCC new release: 'The Little Black Book of Scams'

The ACCC has released the latest edition of "The little black book of scams", a user friendly guide that draws attention to a wide variety of scams regularly targeting Australian consumers and businesses in areas such as online, over the phone and door-to-door.
Negar Salek Feb 25 2008 2:56PM Security
Software pirate in crabs for games scam

Software pirate in crabs for games scam

A UK man who sold counterfeit games, films and music to trawlermen in exchange for a box of crabs has been fined £3,000.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 2:35PM Security
FBI warns of malicious email scam

FBI warns of malicious email scam

The FBI has issued a warning to the public following a deluge of spam emails purporting to be from the agency..
Iain Thomson Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Security
'Sick' new scam targets non-profits

'Sick' new scam targets non-profits

A new variation of the 419 scam is targeting small non-profit organisations..
Shaun Nichols Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Security
Cyber-cops bust online marriage scam

Cyber-cops bust online marriage scam

Police in the US have exposed two citizens who set up an arranged marriage on the popular Craigslist website.
Iain Thomson Dec 3 2007 6:43AM Software
Sophos tap into phone tapping spam

Sophos tap into phone tapping spam

Sophos is warning users of a tricky new spam message containing an MP3 file attachment of what is claimed to be a recording of the user’s personal phone conversations.
Staff Writers Nov 21 2007 5:19PM Security
SecureWorks: Anti-spyware solution scam steals personal financial information

SecureWorks: Anti-spyware solution scam steals personal financial information

A complex plot involving fake anti-spyware products has scammed thousands of victims out of money and personal information, according to SecureWorks.
Jim Carr Nov 8 2007 10:12AM Security
Microsoft accused of pulling Nigerian scam

Microsoft accused of pulling Nigerian scam

Redmond allegedly squeezed out Mandriva in educational laptop sale.
Tom Sanders Nov 5 2007 11:40AM Security
Kerry Packer used as hook in email scam

Kerry Packer used as hook in email scam

Business tycoon, the late Kerry Packer, is the subject of an unsolicited email that is attempting to dupe vulnerable Australian’s into transferring personal funds to overseas scammers.
Negar Salek Nov 5 2007 11:09AM Security
Microsoft accused of pulling Nigerian scam

Microsoft accused of pulling Nigerian scam

Redmond allegedly squeezed out Mandriva in educational laptop sale.
Tom Sanders Nov 5 2007 9:41AM Security

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