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  1. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Today’s example is laughable. ________________________________________________________________ WIX ATO { Community support } ATO { Community/Individual support } Reply-To: ATO { Community support } Verified Logo Learn More Dear User, We're here to help you, we have noticed some...
  2. Jan A

    ‘Am I the weird one?’: Aussie tradie etiquette leaves UK expat stunned

    Mostly tradies come fully prepared with food and bottles of water. I offer water which is only very occasionally accepted. The most appreciated thing is that I have a separate toilet and sink in the laundry at the back of the house, with a towel provided. The tradies find it convenient as...
  3. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Danger: new scam ATO email. See below. Note that it says to “follow the link to update your information.” It tells you that “hyperlinks” will give you more information and “update your information". Do not click on any of these links. They are just a trap to get you to reveal your financial...
  4. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Behold another attempt to fool people into thinking the ATO is communicating with them. I got this one today. …………………………………………………………………………………….. Income Tax Refund/Activity Statement is Pending Dear Taxpayer, Your tax refund for the period spanning September to December 2024, which includes...
  5. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Recently, I received the one about “suspicious activity” on my Paypal account. The only “suspicious activity” is the scam email trying to get my account details. My Delete button is getting a workout.
  6. Jan A

    From the Experts: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

    What an awful situation for everyone involved. Non-professionals cannot help people who have psychiatric illnesses. It always ends in disaster. Regardless of how complex the situation is, the safest option is for him to leave and take the child with him. Her history of violence and mental...
  7. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    And still they come! This one arrived today, headed 2024-2025 ATO Income Tax Return Adjustment Notification. Dear myGov user, Please address important matters related to your ATO Tax Income by visiting the ATO website or using the myGov portal below to manage your tax affairs promptly ...
  8. Jan A

    Teddy and Soft Toy Repairs

    Teddy and Soft Toy Repairs At my friend’s request, I repaired her precious soft toy dog, a special friend from her childhood. I then repaired a teddy bear for a friend of hers. My friend suggested we set up a service where she does the advertising and I do the repairs. After that, I started...
  9. Jan A

    From the Experts: TREATMENT APPROACHES FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

    What disgusting treatment your husband received. No wonder he suffers from PTSD after that. It is shameful that the hospital caused him more damage than the condition he sought help for. He was not suicidal and should never have been placed into confinement. Your husband is not alone. A...
  10. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Excellent advice! It’s a pity we need to resort to giving false information, but with all those scammers out there it is our best option.
  11. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Today I received an email purporting to be from Facebook saying my account was “suspended”. As I cancelled my account earlier in the week, I doubt that I will be troubled by any suspension. The “from” address was clearly a scam one. No identifying details for my previous account were given...
  12. Jan A

    New Hibiscus in flower

    Below is a photo of my apricot coloured hibiscus, showing its red centre. I couldn’t find the name of it online but perhaps someone else might be able to advise the name.
  13. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Interesting about the Facebook email being real! Just another bit of confusion to add the to the mix. No wonder people get rattled by all this. It gets to the point where we cannot tell what is real and what is not.
  14. Jan A

    Extortion scam

    Paypal and Facebook (Meta) users are subject to ongoing cyber attacks. One type is “problems with your account”, requiring you to “confirm” your details because of (unspecified) actions contrary to the organization’s policy. Another type is that you have made a purchase (that you do not...
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