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Sep 16 2014 2:39PM
LinkedIn scammers locked up
New scam of an attractive woman emerges.
Nov 21 2013 4:00PM
Scammers exploit NBA finals
Malware dribbles through Facebook, Tumblr.
Jun 20 2013 10:02AM
Twitter takes action on spammers and scammers
Company to screen all links for dodgy sites.
Mar 10 2010 2:53PM
419 scammers go for underpants bomber
Beware of emails promising gifts.
Jan 15 2010 4:57PM
Australian to lead global consumer protection network
Cross-border scams targeted.
Aug 28 2009 12:33PM
Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers
Cybercriminals are making around US$2 million a year from scams involving fake anti-virus software.
Mar 23 2009 11:18AM
FBI warns of vishing threat
The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers spoofing voice over IP (VoIP) calls by exploiting PBX exchanges.
Dec 11 2008 1:56PM
YouTube profiles used by scammers
A scam campaign is using profiles from YouTube to advertise products and services.
Sep 26 2008 9:59AM
Chinese scammers launch new offensive
Chinese scammers are using search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to subvert company details.
Sep 8 2008 9:32AM
Scammers hook up over LinkedIn
Social networks such as LinkedIn are being exploited by online fraudsters, experts warned today..
Apr 22 2008 7:36AM
Email scammers use bogus subpoenas
A new targeted phishing attack is attempting to dupe users into downloading malware by sending bogus court subpoenas..
Apr 21 2008 7:47AM
Scammers prepare January phishing frenzy
Consumers are being warned to brace for concerted waves of phishing attacks during the next few weeks.
Jan 10 2008 11:31AM
Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers
South Australian Police are warning local residents of a surge in Nigerian scam emails targeting South Australian residents.
Nov 23 2007 3:06PM
Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC
Fraudsters are targeting online car buyers with fake car sale advertisements on online classifieds and auction sites warns SCAMwatch the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) scam alert service.
Oct 4 2007 11:53AM
Sophos: Scammers dropping PDF spam
Research suggests that spammers didn't find the results they were looking for during recent PDF spam spikes, according to anti-virus vendor Sophos.
Aug 30 2007 9:46AM
Scammers use charity donations to test card numbers
Watch out for small unauthorised transactions.
Jul 17 2007 2:00PM
Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam
Share price scams fall out of favour with spammers.
Jun 28 2007 10:31AM
Operation Spamalot launches
Operation Spamalot gets underway.
Mar 12 2007 9:57AM
Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability
Adult sites exploiting VML bug to install malware.
Sep 21 2006 9:58AM
