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WA ScamNet media
- 22 February - WA businesses could sign away thousands of dollars
- 10 February - Bitumen Bandits strike again
- 2 February - Beware of phishing scam promising tax refund - a media statement from Commonwealth Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
- 15 January - Charity collection warning after Haiti quake
- 07 January - Warning on World Cup soccer scams
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
Page last updated on:
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Friday, 26 February 2010
Scams targeting WA
- Award Distribution Independent Committee (ADIC)
- Door to Door Digital TV Sales
- Euphoria Travelling Group
- Event ticketing scams
- Gains Academy or G/A Winnings Academy
- Industry and Commerce - Register of Business Information
- International Biographical Centre
- Mystery Shopping Inc
- Online car sales scam (buyer)
- Presidential Whos Who
- Rental and Share Accommodation
- Sports Arbitrage/Prediction Software Schemes
- SupportonClick.com
- Trademark Publishers
- Who's Who in Australia Registery
- World Business Directory - World Business Guide
Following the tragic events in Haiti, Consumer Protection would urge Western Australians to beware of bogus or unauthorised charity collections on behalf of the earthquake survivors. Read more in the Commissioner's Column.
