Fake Invoices – It’s a trap!
Received an invoice that looks like its from a local business that you don't know? There is a massive swarm of these going around...they look something like this - Issue is that accounting software like Xero looks a lot like this when it sends out bills, so it can...
read moreSomeone wants a quote?
Did you receive an email like this - "I was referred to your services from a friend. Would appreciate if you could send a quote soonest. See below uploaded PDF file and address for you to be able to provide quote and also my details if needed for accurate quotation."...
read moreI received mail from the taxation office!
So you received an email like this - Good afternoon . I received mail from the taxation office. Are you the holder of domain [your domain]? They erroneously accrued interest for me and you. They sent me this document:https://am.ato.gov.au/amsupport/pages/welcome.htm...
read moreEmail from Apple about your normal account activities?
Have you received an email from "Apple" that says something like - "Recently, there's been activity in your Apple account that seems unusual compared to your normal account activities." ? This is a phishing scam (not from the real Apple) designed to get your Apple ID...
read moreEmail Invoice Scam using real Australian Business Names
Another day another dodgy scam. This time the spammers are sending out a payment reminder for an outstanding invoice but signing the email off at the bottom with a genuine Australian Business name and sometimes even ABN. They have obviously hacked a list somewhere of...
read moreAn unexpected bill? Email invoice scam
If you have an email account then you may have recently received a bill from a company you know nothing about. The email might look something like this - The text usually reads something like - "The above bill (99307) for A$1,054.72 has recently become overdue for...
read moreI just wanted to drop you a quick note here instead of calling you – Spam Email
If you're a website owner, then you probably have received an email that looks something like this? "Hi my name is {insert name here} and I just wanted to drop you a quick note here instead of calling you. I discovered your {Insert website name here} website and...
read moreAn offer to pay you $500 a month to place an Ad on your site?
So you received an email like this through your websites contact form? Subject: Hey Message Body: Dear Sir or Madam, I really liked your website. May I kindly advertise my website in yours please? If you guys can, I will pay you 500$ monthly. Before you guys...
read moreDomain Name Suspended? I don’t think so
So the scammers are at it again and this time they are scaring people into believing that their domain has been suspended so you better click their link to fix the issue blah blah blah. Now these emails will actually have the company name in the title and the body of...
read moreThe ATO is coming to arrest you! Scam Phone Call
This Latest Scam is a nasty one...scaring the pants off honest unsuspecting Aussies. You get a call or a message from a SYDNEY number (claiming to be from the ATO) telling you you you have committed fraud or something similar and there is a warrant for your arrest!...
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