[katdragon2010]

Always check the sender's e-mail address.

I think that in this case the sender's e-mail address of @davedoesporn might be a hint that it's not genuine....

I've received much more convincing scam myGov e-mails and I immediately check the sender's e-mail address, then go to myGov....via the Internet, NOT via the e-mail...and see if there is actually a genuine message for me. More often than not, there isn't a message, which proves that the e-mail is not genuine.

MyGov don't actually send you emails concerning anything in detail. Any email from them would only say that you have go a secure message and that you should log into MyGov and read it. They never give you a link to follow.

 

[Lisa]

Always check the sender's e-mail address.

I think that in this case the sender's e-mail address of @davedoesporn might be a hint that it's not genuine....

I've received much more convincing scam myGov e-mails and I immediately check the sender's e-mail address, then go to myGov....via the Internet, NOT via the e-mail...and see if there is actually a genuine message for me. More often than not, there isn't a message, which proves that the e-mail is not genuine.

Absolutely 100% agree it's not hard to do, I keep telling a friend that...but she isn't very tech minded so I have to show her...I was getting emails from telstra for a recurring payment not being paid...I haven't been with them for 4 yrsit goes into the block and delete..

 

[mlou]

I've been getting these...

MyGov:mygq.info/au

Via texts.....
Needles to say, I ignore them but they're annoying....

 

[Iggydi]

I just got this one, will they ever learn that the majority of us ignore them..
Centrelink was a typo

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I haven't got this one. This must be a new one floating around. You know straight off that is a scam. (Dear Respected Member,) no government would say that.

 

[Larcol]

I have several emails recently regarding messages and updates.. but their user/email address always gives them away...its sad that some seniors get scammed by these messages...

 

[Rosi Gordon]

The only messages from MyGov is when I get a text to say I've got a message from that department as that is the only way they will contact anyone or actual paper mail.

 

[Viellarde]

I haven't got this one. This must be a new one floating around. You know straight off that is a scam. (Dear Respected Member,) no government would say that.

I'm waiting for Esteemed Venerable Elder.

 

[Dynomite]

Always check the sender's e-mail address.

I think that in this case the sender's e-mail address of @davedoesporn might be a hint that it's not genuine....

I've received much more convincing scam myGov e-mails and I immediately check the sender's e-mail address, then go to myGov....via the Internet, NOT via the e-mail...and see if there is actually a genuine message for me. More often than not, there isn't a message, which proves that the e-mail is not genuine.

I have had some fake ones recently.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

I have had some fake ones recently.

They come to my e-mail addresses every day. Very annoying. I'd love to send them a virus to blow up their machines....LOL!

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

Absolutely 100% agree it's not hard to do, I keep telling a friend that...but she isn't very tech minded so I have to show her...I was getting emails from telstra for a recurring payment not being paid...I haven't been with them for 4 yrsit goes into the block and delete..

I get e-mails from banks etc. that I don't use!

 

[deni67]

I haven't got this one. This must be a new one floating around. You know straight off that is a scam. (Dear Respected Member,) no government would say that.

And they wouldn't make a typo on Centrlink either, which is how they spelt it

 

[Joy G]

First thing I look at is the senders address, always sussie.
Emails from MyGov go to my MyGov email box.

i go to the site never click on links

 

[PepeLePew]

I always do exactly what Mikeyboy2012 does every time I get a MyGov email.
Still laughing over the one my son got though.....senders email address was 'this is a genuine email not a fake one' Really

 

[Macarj]

My Gov don't send emails any message for you is in your MYGOV account

 

[FETCHAM]

I also got messages from McAfee re. payments to them, I notified my bank that they do not deduct payment to McAfee as I never bought their product. I also emailed McAfee that if they sent any more emails, I would report them to consumer affairs Funnily, they never sent any more

 

[RhubarbRhubarb]

It's quite simple; if it's genuine, the notification will direct you to log into your myGov inbox and see your message/letter/task there. All other things are scams, so Block & Report, Delete

 

[RhubarbRhubarb]

The sender's email address contains "@davesoldporn.com".

If that doesn't give you a clue to its authenticity, it's time to go to Specsavers.

 

[RhubarbRhubarb]

I just got this one, will they ever learn that the majority of us ignore them..
Centrelink was a typo

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Also Dear Respected Member.....

 

[deni67]

My Gov don't send emails any message for you is in your MYGOV account

And speaking of My Gov, well Centrelink actually, I logged into my account through My Gov yesterday and found a message saying they had cancelled my rent relief, a whole $211 a fortnight, we have just moved and our rent had gone up by $230 a week. I was straight on the phone to them and after 45 minutes on hold with that shocking music the lady couldn't have been more helpful and she fixed it up on the spot.
That was a big chunk of change to lose in one go.
It's no wonder people get pissed with them while on the phone though, that music would send the most placid person into a rage

 

[Larcol]

It is very distressing for us older ones to be waiting on the phone for a real person to talk too, press the wrong button at the wrong time, presto you have too start all over again...