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SBS Australia
11 hours ago
- SBS Australia
Australians warned of new 'spoof call' scam impersonating consumer watchdog
Australians are being warned that scammers are reportedly spoofing phone numbers belonging to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in an attempt to steal personal information. The National Anti-Scam Centre, which operates under the ACCC, issued a warning after it became aware of scammers using ACCC phone numbers, which are listed on the agency's official website. Here's what you need to know about the latest scam, how to spot it, and what to do if you are targeted. The scammers are reportedly using the phone numbers to pretend to be representatives of the ACCC and request personal information from unsuspecting recipients. According to the National Anti-Scam Centre, the numbers have been "spoofed", and the ACCC does not make calls from the publicly listed numbers. ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said: "Spoofing is when scammers disguise their phone number to make it look like they're calling from a trusted organisation — including government agencies like the ACCC — to deceive people into answering and sharing personal information." "This is a tactic that helps scammers hide their true identity while posing as trusted institutions — it's designed to lower your guard." If a call or message feels suspicious, the ACCC recommends ending the call and contacting the agency directly to verify the information. In some of the reported incidents, scammers requested sensitive information over the phone, misused the ACCC acronym to impersonate an unrelated organisation, or spoke in a language other than English. The ACCC says it will never 'cold' call or email consumers and ask for personal information such as passwords, bank details, or answers to security questions. The ACCC also does not charge money for its services and does not threaten or pressure you to stay on the line. If a caller does any of these things, it could be a scam. The ACCC suggests hanging up and reporting the incident. The National Anti-Scam Centre also said 'urgent' requests asking people to 'act immediately' could be a sign of a scam. If you receive an unusual call, message or email, consider whether it could be fake — even if it appears to come from an organisation you know and trust. The ACCC advises if something feels wrong, it is best to act quickly. End the call, and contact the organisation directly yourself to verify if the call was real or not. Any scams should be reported to ScamWatch, and messages received on platforms like WhatsApp or iMessage should also be reported. If you have provided personal information, contact IDCARE on 1800 595 160 and contact your bank immediately.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
LPS shares red flags when receiving scam bank calls
The LaSalle Police Service is reminding of red flags to keep in mind when you get scam calls posing to be your bank or other agencies. While the caller might have accurate information about you, such as your name, address, birthdate, or social insurance number, the LPS said that doesn't validate who is calling you. 'With technology, the caller can duplicate your bank's phone number in a method called 'spoofing',' police wrote in a Facebook post. When taking a call, look for the following red flags while speaking to the person on the phone: You were asked to give money or buy gift cards You received unsolicited calls/emails They asked for personal information, like your pin number or address There's a sense of urgency or secrecy The number one rule the LPS reminded of is when in doubt, hang up. You can verify the information by calling or going to your bank.
Bloomberg
20-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Ex-JPM Trader Was Fired Unfairly Despite Spoofing, Judge Rules
An ex- JPMorgan Chase & Co. commodities trader was unfairly dismissed even after a London judge found that 'unusual and suspicious' cocoa trades were likely spoofing. Phil Remillard, who alleged that the bank fired him to appease regulators after a spoofing scandal, wasn't provided relevant documents and there was an unreasonable delay in the disciplinary process, the employment judge said.
