Fake celebrity online investment scams
There are more fake celebrity online investment scams around so be on the lookout.
Don’t click on any links where a celebrity or public figure is (supposedly) advertising or promoting a product or service.
Agree. People need to use what is between their ears a bit more!Why would you buy or invest in something just because a celebrity does? Do some research first.
I've been getting text messages from MyGov but thankfully they are going into spam. Even so I wouldn't open it but check my MyGov account first.I received another scam email letter this morning, supposed to have been sent by the government, and addressed to undisclosed recipients. If this was real it would be addressed to me by name, as follows
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Hello,
Our security systems have detected a failed login attempt on your myGov account.
As a precaution, we have temporarily suspended your access to the myGov app to protect the security of your account.
To regain access to your myGov services, please take a moment now to reactivate your account by verifying your identity. You can do this by clicking the button below:
Reactivate Account
Verifying your identity is a crucial step to ensure the continued safety and integrity of your myGov account.
We take the security of our users extremely seriously, which is why we have implemented these measures.
Please complete the reactivation process at your earliest convenience so you can resume using myGov services without disruption.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
myGov Security Team
I had one like this, almost word for word but from the Comm bank…..also from the ‘Tax Office’….The scams are happening a lot right now…..They’re taking advantage of people getting tax refunds …I received another scam email letter this morning, supposed to have been sent by the government, and addressed to undisclosed recipients. If this was real it would be addressed to me by name, as follows
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Hello,
Our security systems have detected a failed login attempt on your myGov account.
As a precaution, we have temporarily suspended your access to the myGov app to protect the security of your account.
To regain access to your myGov services, please take a moment now to reactivate your account by verifying your identity. You can do this by clickin
Verifying your identity is a crucial step to ensure the continued safety and integrity of your myGov account.
We take the security of our users extremely seriously, which is why we have implemented these measures.
Please complete the reactivation process at your earliest convenience so you can resume using myGov services without disruption.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
myGov Security Team
I received the same dodgy email. I immediately deleted it warned friends. This whole scamming business is a nightmare.I received another scam email letter this morning, supposed to have been sent by the government, and addressed to undisclosed recipients. If this was real it would be addressed to me by name, as follows
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Hello,
Our security systems have detected a failed login attempt on your myGov account.
As a precaution, we have temporarily suspended your access to the myGov app to protect the security of your account.
To regain access to your myGov services, please take a moment now to reactivate your account by verifying your identity. You can do this by clicking the button below:
Reactivate Account
Verifying your identity is a crucial step to ensure the continued safety and integrity of your myGov account.
We take the security of our users extremely seriously, which is why we have implemented these measures.
Please complete the reactivation process at your earliest convenience so you can resume using myGov services without disruption.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
myGov Security Team
Thnkyou, scammers are scumI received the same dodgy email. I immediately deleted it warned friends. This whole scamming business is a nightmare.