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NBN SCAM ALERT! Have you had a robocall from the NBN warning your internet will be disconnected? These are scammers after your personal information and money! After being invited to press a number, people are then prompted for their personal information or a payment to prevent their internet being disconnected. NBN Co will never make these unsolicited calls to request payment or bank account details. If you get a call that you suspect is a scam, hang up. More info about the ACMA’s role regulating telemarketing can be found at https://acma.gov.au/Citizen/Phones/Landlines/Reduce-unwanted-calls/telemarketing-calls-do-you-know-your-rights

SCAM ALERT – MC Checkup! Spam emails are circulating about a ‘renewal reminder for MC Checkup’ that tries to trick people to cancel their subscription to avoid being billed a large amount of money. After calling the number provided, people are encouraged to install a legitimate remote-access tool to allow the scammer to access their computer. People may also be asked for their personal banking details. Read more to protect yourself: https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/computers/protecting-your-email More info about the ACMA’s role regulating commercial spam can be found at https://acma.gov.au/theACMA/acmas-compliance-and-enforcement-approach

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