A concerned reader has informed the Lithgow Mercury that a new scam is doing the rounds in the Lithgow region.
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The phone-based scammers who claim to be setting you up to a free “don’t call me” register have been making repeated calls to people in the district.
The caller was described as speaking with an Asian accent. He talked for more than a minute without letting the person on the line say anything.
They offered to block incoming scam calls for free.
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The real Do Not Call Register is a secure database on which you can list your numbers to avoid receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls and marketing faxes.
Inclusion on the Do Not Call Register lasts for eight years, and registering is fast, free and easy; simply call 1300 792 958 or go to https://www.donotcall.gov.au/.
SCAMwatch is warning people to protect themselves if they receive this type of call by being alert.
Warning from SCAMwatch:
- Be alert—The Do Not Call Register is a free Government service—you should never be asked to pay for it.
- Be cautious if you are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be from a government department requesting personal information or payment. Always contact the department before responding using contact details from a trusted source.
- Never give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source.
- If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.
