Hello!

A few SDC members have written in to advise of scams they came across, so please read the following to ensure you don't fall victim to any of these cruel schemes.

Optus Scam:

Member Jayne F. received the following message despite not owing any money.

'OPTUS: #97235-34455
There has been an issue with your monthly direct debit to pay for our services. We require you to pay unpaid balances via:i-optus.com'

Visa Scam:

Member Dave S shared:

'Everybody should know about the VISA Scam! The scammers run programs testing numbers at a squillion a second. When the green light pops up, they know they have an active VISA number which they use to make purchases. On my account, a scammer had made over a 100 small purchases on eBay. We did not notice over two years approx. A friend in Bowral had paid for a flight to the Philippines! Suggestion: Check your statements thoroughly every time. Ask your Banker how good their security is!'

Toll Scam:

Member Bill K received the following scam text:

Beware this scam. Credit: Member Bill K

 

[Big M]

For goodness sake - so obvious if you look at the n email link!

 

[Cyberchook]

The Visa one is a worry ..the deed is done before you know it.

 

[Jest]

Hello!

A few SDC members have written in to advise of scams they came across, so please read the following to ensure you don't fall victim to any of these cruel schemes.

Optus Scam:

Member Jayne F. received the following message despite not owing any money.

'OPTUS: #97235-34455
There has been an issue with your monthly direct debit to pay for our services. We require you to pay unpaid balances via:i-optus.com'

Visa Scam:

Member Dave S shared:

'Everybody should know about the VISA Scam! The scammers run programs testing numbers at a squillion a second. When the green light pops up, they know they have an active VISA number which they use to make purchases. On my account, a scammer had made over a 100 small purchases on eBay. We did not notice over two years approx. A friend in Bowral had paid for a flight to the Philippines! Suggestion: Check your statements thoroughly every time. Ask your Banker how good their security is!'

Toll Scam:

Member Bill K received the following scam text:

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Beware this scam. Credit: Member Bill K

at the moment I still have my smarts, a bit scary looking down the track but I guess I will forget how to use everything first.

 

[GarryHeather]

Linkdt one got me for $1700, other people much more. Kwik trip to Sydney after a long break - seemed reasonable that I might not have topped up my toll acct. Luckily my bank BOQ picked up on it, cancelled my credit card and rang me. Great service, I could have lost a huge amount.

 

[Sunshine45]

The Visa one is a worry ..the deed is done before you know it.

I check my visa account at least 1x a week on line and thoroughly at the end of the month it is irresponsible not to do so.