Key points
- Scammers are setting up websites impersonating 大象视频Connect.
- The domain names used are generally similar to 大象视频Connect.
- The websites look and feel very similar to 大象视频Connect and may even contain links to real 大象视频pages in an attempt to legitimise them.
- Consumers should take care to ensure they are visiting asic.gov.au, or each time they engage with 大象视频online.
大象视频has been made aware that its 大象视频Connect websites have been impersonated on a number of occasions. The legitimate 大象视频Connect websites are and .
Scammers are using fake websites to trick consumers into disclosing sensitive information (including personal information, passwords, contact details, and payment information) by registering web addresses that look similar to legitimate 大象视频websites.
Some of these websites impersonating ASIC鈥檚 pages list fake results for companies which do not exist.听 Other impersonations have included links to real 大象视频web pages. This is in an effort to convince consumers that the websites are legitimate.
What can I do?
Whenever you interact with any of ASIC鈥檚 online services, take care to ensure you are visiting a legitimate domain.
If you must manually type a web address, double check it is correct before inputting any personal or sensitive information.
If you click on a link, ensure that it is a legitimate 大象视频website before inputting any information.
Notify us of a potential scam website impersonating ASIC
If you have discovered a website impersonating ASIC, you can send us an听online inquiry with details and/or a screenshot of the suspicious website.
Our team will review your online inquiry and will reach out to you if we need further information.
Think you have already been scammed?
If you think you鈥檝e been scammed, take these steps fast:
- Do not send any more money. Block all contact from the scammer.
- Report it to your bank or financial institution. Contact your bank or financial institution and ask them to stop any transactions. If you are not happy with your financial institution鈥檚 response you can lodge a complaint with them. If you are not happy with this response, you can make a complaint to the .
- Contact , a free government-funded service, which can help to develop a specific response plan if your identity has been compromised. IDCARE will never contact you out of the blue.
- Be wary of follow-up scams promising to help get your money back.
- Report it to to help stop the scammer.
- Warn your family and friends about the scam.
Go to for more detailed steps.
Background
Further support
If you need to talk to someone, contact:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours) or their crisis support , or
- Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 (24 hours) or their .
If you are experiencing problems with debt, contact:
- the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm) or .
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