What are the most common telephone scams?

10 Most Common Phone Scams to Look Out For

  • Threatening calls from the IRS.
  • Technical support calls.
  • Fake charity appeals.
  • Lottery scams.
  • Family members in peril.
  • Bank fraud calls.
  • Insurance, health care and debt scams.
  • Website password requests.

What are the scams in 2021?

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these are the 5 most common scams in 2021.

  1. Phishing Scams.
  2. Fake Government Agency Scams.
  3. Other Phone Scams.
  4. Tech Support Scams.
  5. Fake Online Stores.

What phone scams are going on?

While crooks use many scenarios, here are 10 common phone scams currently making the rounds.

  • Threatening calls from the IRS.
  • Technical support calls.
  • Fake charity appeals.
  • Lottery scams.
  • Family members in peril.
  • Bank fraud calls.
  • Insurance, health care and debt scams.
  • Website password requests.

What new scams are out there?

The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2021

  • Coronavirus, Vaccine and Government Program Scams.
  • Phone-Related Scams.
  • Cryptocurrency Scams.
  • Romance Scams.
  • Online Purchase Scams.
  • Employment Scams.
  • Travel Scams.
  • Basic Steps to Avoid Getting Scammed.

How much money has been stolen from Australia?

So far this year scammers have stolen more than $7.2 million from Australians by gaining access to home computers, an increase of 184 per cent compared to the same period last year.

What do you do if you get a phone call from Australia Post?

You receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be an Australia Post employee or a staff member from an Australia Post retail outlet. The caller advises you that Australia Post has been unsuccessful in delivering a parcel to you and redelivery can be arranged after you make a payment.

How much money can you make with scamnet?

Earn $3500 to $4000 a month by transferring money for this New York based “online-to-offline money transfer service”. WA ScamNet warns that the only thing you are likely to be promoted to is a “jail inmate”. Read More… Saddle-up for another “Canadian prize award cowboy” letter.