Warning over 'dial 1' phone scam in Australia
Scamwatch posted a tweet today saying people had been receiving phone calls with automated messages that pretended to inform the listener of a problem.
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Scamwatch posted a tweet today saying people had been receiving phone calls with automated messages that pretended to inform the listener of a problem.
I groggily answered the ringing phone at 6am, and was alarmed to hear an official-sounding robotic voice. “This is the alert system with Visa (or Mastercard) account services!” It went on to tell me that there were two suspicious charges to my Visa card.
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Asking a lot company detail. be alert for this number
Unsafe Aug 21, 2013 00
Social engineering call to obtain access about the company you work for
Unsafe Aug 16, 2013 00
He knew the company I am working in. Identified himself working in a service company in the UK. Asked several questions to place my position in the company based on an non updated organization chart.
Nuisance Jul 18, 2013 00
Asking for details.
Nuisance Jul 16, 2013 00
Prank call.
Unsafe Jul 11, 2013 00
Nancy Supenthia
Nuisance Jun 26, 2013 00