Thousands of Aussies warned as scammers implement new scam
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In an age where trust is a currency as valuable as the money in our wallets, a new scam has emerged, exploiting the essence of our faith in authority.
Scammers, with their bag of tricks ever-expanding, are now impersonating police officers to swindle unsuspecting individuals out of their personal information and hard-earned money.
This latest scam has seen a number of residents receive phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be from a Sydney police station, specifically The Rocks Police Station.
These callers weave a narrative where the person on the other end of the line is purportedly a victim of a scam or online fraud, ironically, while attempting to perpetrate a scam themselves.
The scammers' modus operandi involves requesting personal details over the phone.
Community members have reported multiple instances of these deceptive calls and voicemails, prompting an investigation by the Sydney City Police Area Command officers.
In light of these events, police have warned the public sternly.
A police spokesperson has emphasised the importance of safeguarding your personal information. Do not disclose your personal details, bank information, PINs, or account passwords to anyone over the phone.
‘If you are suspicious about the credentials of a person on the phone, ask questions of them. If they avoid answering or refuse to provide information, hang up,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Don’t let scammers pressure you—scammers use detailed scripts to convince you that they’re the real deal and create a high-pressure situation to make a decision on the spot.’
‘If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and contact police immediately to report the incident.’
In a similar story, scammers posed as organisations or authorities offering help to scam victims by asking for fees or personal details to ‘help’ recover lost funds, often leading to financial losses.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission advised against using these services py providing some tips. You can learn more about the story here.
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Scammers, with their bag of tricks ever-expanding, are now impersonating police officers to swindle unsuspecting individuals out of their personal information and hard-earned money.
This latest scam has seen a number of residents receive phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be from a Sydney police station, specifically The Rocks Police Station.
These callers weave a narrative where the person on the other end of the line is purportedly a victim of a scam or online fraud, ironically, while attempting to perpetrate a scam themselves.
Scammers use this new tactic of impersonating police officers to trick residents. Credit: Shutterstock
The scammers' modus operandi involves requesting personal details over the phone.
Community members have reported multiple instances of these deceptive calls and voicemails, prompting an investigation by the Sydney City Police Area Command officers.
In light of these events, police have warned the public sternly.
A police spokesperson has emphasised the importance of safeguarding your personal information. Do not disclose your personal details, bank information, PINs, or account passwords to anyone over the phone.
‘If you are suspicious about the credentials of a person on the phone, ask questions of them. If they avoid answering or refuse to provide information, hang up,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Don’t let scammers pressure you—scammers use detailed scripts to convince you that they’re the real deal and create a high-pressure situation to make a decision on the spot.’
‘If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and contact police immediately to report the incident.’
In a similar story, scammers posed as organisations or authorities offering help to scam victims by asking for fees or personal details to ‘help’ recover lost funds, often leading to financial losses.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission advised against using these services py providing some tips. You can learn more about the story here.
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