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Tuesday 29 March 2016

Telstra refund scam

One of our NHW committee members received an email twice over the Easter holiday period appearing to come from Telstra and advising that due to a "system error" their account has been paid twice.

It then provides a link to click on in order to complete the claim to obtain the refund.

An example of the email is below.




Always be careful of any email that invites you to click on a link to obtain any sort of refund. If you have online access to your Telstra account, you can open a new browser window and manually go to the relevant Telstra website and login to check your account.

If you do not have online access to your Telstra account, you can look at the top of your last bill for the Billing Enquiries number and phone to check if any refund is due.

If somehow your bill had been paid twice, you would expect Telstra to just credit the account - you shouldn't have to click on a button and "claim" the refund.

To be safe, never click on any links within an unsolicited email.

You can report scams by visiting the ACCC’s Scamwatch website.

Thursday 3 March 2016

Police warn of subpoena email scam



Police are warning people about a new email scam targeting internet users across Queensland today.

The scam involves victims opening an email which indicates they have broken the law and are being issued with a subpoena to attend court.

When users click on a link they are directed to a Russian webpage where they are prompted to download an executable application which infects their computer.

Policelink has received a substantial number of calls advising of the email scam occurring today.

Police are urging anyone who receives an unsolicited email with unusual or suspicious content not to click on any links or reply to the email but instead simply delete it from their inbox.

For more information about online scams or to report a scam visit www.scamwatch.gov.au.

(Source: MyPolice Queensland Police News


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Tuesday 1 March 2016

UPDATE - Missing boy - Chermside has been found

Queensland Police have reported that a 15-year-old boy reported missing from Chermside yesterday has been found safe and well and reunited with his family.

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(Source: MyPolice Queensland Police News)