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FIFA scam lures footy fans

FIFA scam lures footy fans

FIFA has warned users to be wary of a phishing campaign aimed at taking advantage of money-hungry football fans.
David Quainton Sep 27 2005 4:27PM Security
Iowa man accused of phishing scam

Iowa man accused of phishing scam

A 22-year-old man from Davenport, Iowa, has been charged with 75 counts of wire fraud in connection with a phishing scheme targeting Microsoft customers.
Marcia Savage Aug 24 2005 1:36AM Security
That's why the lady is a scam

That's why the lady is a scam

Phishers trying to find new ways to extort users are tugging on the heart strings with the story of a wheelchair-bound senior citizen.
David Quainton Aug 12 2005 2:31PM Security
Hundreds arrested in Nigerian scam clampdown

Hundreds arrested in Nigerian scam clampdown

Nigerian anti-419 squads have recovered cash and assets worth more than $700 million in the last year.
David Quainton Aug 9 2005 10:06AM Security
310 arrested in mammoth 419 scam manhunt

310 arrested in mammoth 419 scam manhunt

Over 300 people have been arrested in Spain in a massive 419 manhunt.
David Quainton Jul 22 2005 12:11PM Security
Thatcher husband decoy in email scam

Thatcher husband decoy in email scam

Former British Prime Minister Lady Thatcher's late husband, Sir Dennis, is being used in a sick email scam designed to con recipients out of money. The email, claiming to be from Thatcher’s executors, tells readers they will receive £950,000 as a reward for their charity work.
David Quainton Mar 18 2005 10:30AM Security
Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

A worldwide 48-hour sweep to uncover spam scams has been launched this week.
Staff Writers Feb 23 2005 1:55PM Security
Vigilance needed against phishers

Vigilance needed against phishers

Phishing scam emails are looking more authentic and becoming more prevalent than six months ago, according to Rob Forsyth, managing director of Sophos Australia and New Zealand.
Ron Osborn Feb 17 2005 3:06PM Security
Financial spam on the increase: Clearswift

Financial spam on the increase: Clearswift

Spam touting get-rich-quick schemes has been on the increase, according to a monthly spam index.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 16 2005 2:51PM Security
Phishing scam targets Microsoft anti-piracy

Phishing scam targets Microsoft anti-piracy

Phishers are using Microsoft's Genuine Advantage Program as a cover to defraud email users of money, according to security experts.
René Millman Feb 9 2005 10:32AM Security
Harry Potter and the Great Phishing Scam

Harry Potter and the Great Phishing Scam

Author JK Rowling has taken action against phishing scams by warning Harry Potter fans about the dangers of internet fraud.
David Quainton Feb 2 2005 5:18PM Security
eBay fraud hits Coffs Harbour

eBay fraud hits Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour detectives in northern New South Wales have begun investigating reports of four incidents where eBay buyers in Australia had not received goods purchased on the online auction site after paying for them.
Staff Writers Dec 30 2004 2:51PM Software
Police warn consumers about credit card scam

Police warn consumers about credit card scam

Fraudsters posing as bank officers have been trying to get people to reveal personal banking information, according to ACT Policing.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 16 2004 12:00AM Security
Citibank target of phishing scam

Citibank target of phishing scam

Financial services organisation Citibank has said it is working with authorities to investigate fraudulent emails, after being the target of a phishing scam email that tried to get recipients to reveal personal information.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 26 2004 12:00AM Security
Users duped by stolen ID scam

Users duped by stolen ID scam

A new scam deceives users by falsely stating their identity has been stolen, directing the recipient to a trojan-unleashing website, ACT Policing have warned.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2004 12:00AM Security
Phishers’ latest internet banking scam

Phishers’ latest internet banking scam
Vivienne Fisher May 17 2004 12:00AM Security
ASIC issues scam warning

ASIC issues scam warning
Vivienne Fisher Feb 25 2004 12:00AM Security
Ebay Phishing scam hits home

Ebay Phishing scam hits home

Ebay users are being hit by a spam scam to capture their financial details.
Dan Ilett Jan 9 2004 4:13PM Security

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