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7 Ways to Avoid Business Scams
With no end to the threat of scammers in sight, it’s prudent for business owners to be ultra-cautious and adopt a strategic approach.
myGovID is now myID
During the transition, you may see references to both myID and myGovID. If you are prompted to go to a website to complete an activity such as sharing your password, it is a scam.
Strengthening security of ATO online services
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is responding to increased criminal efforts to impersonate legitimate taxpayers to lodge fraudulent tax returns or gain access to data that they can make money from with changes that prevent unauthorised access to client accounts.
Cyber security
Did you know that Cybercrime is one of the most prevalent threats in Australia, and the most significant threat in terms of overall volume and impact to individuals and businesses?
Elder financial abuse
To help protect your older relatives, it’s important to understand that elder financial abuse can take many different forms and can be committed by a variety of people, including strangers, friends or even family members.
Scammers adopt ‘Robocall’ to target taxpayers
The Australian Taxation Office is warning about the continuation of unprecedented numbers of pre-recorded phone calls experienced last year which impersonate legitimate tax office phone numbers. The latest scam is being initiated by robocall technology.
Common types of fraud and scams
Fraud usually happens when somebody accesses another person’s funds without their knowledge or authority. We look at the all too common types of fraud and scams.
Fake Xero Billing Notifications
Be on the lookout for fake Xero billing notifications There have been several reports of people receiving fake Xero Billing Notification Emails, which claim to be from Xero or make use of Xero’s logo within the emails. Phishing emails are a favoured way for cybercriminals… Read More >>
‘Fake tax debt’ scam warning
Scam Warning – Scammers may be impersonating Tax Agents In a recent twist in the ‘fake tax debt’ scam, we have received increasing reports of a new scam method where scammers impersonate registered agents to lend legitimacy to their phone call. The fraudsters do this… Read More >>
