Catherine King

Catherine King

CATHERINE KING MP
Federal Member Ballarat
Shadow Minister Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development

T (03) 5338 8123
Email: Catherine.King.MP@aph.gov.au

Catherine King MP
<strong>Electorate Office</strong><br>5 Lydiard Street North<br>Ballarat, VIC 3350<br><br><strong>Bacchus Marsh</strong><br>(every Friday from 10am to 3pm)<br>Lerderderg Library<br>Geoffrey Hine Room<br>215 Main Street<br>Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340

Open in Google Maps
  • ABOUT
  • BALLARAT
  • MEDIA
    • LOCAL MEDIA
    • NATIONAL MEDIA
  • POLICY
  • CONTACT US
Wednesday, 05 March 2014 / Published in MEDIA

KING URGES PEOPLE TO BE AWARE OF SCAMS

Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, has warned people to be aware of internet and telephone scams.

Ms King said there appeared to be an increase in people receiving phone calls from strangers seeking to obtain personal information.

“A number of people have contacted my office in the last week concerned about callers offering services or financial benefits in exchange for personal information,” Ms King said.

“The golden rule is, if it sounds too good to be true – it probably is.

“Scammers are increasingly becoming more sophisticated; they often target the elderly and those that are the most vulnerable in our community.”

Many recent scams involve people claiming to represent a government agency that have an outstanding refund or payment owing. The caller then instructs the potential victim to send or transfer money, in order to release these funds.

“Unfortunately, some people do fall victim to these scams and they lose their money,” Ms King said.

“If you receive a call from someone and you are suspicious, ask for the person’s name and phone number and say that you want to get some independent advice before making a decision.

“If people are concerned that their privacy has been breached or they have provided personal details as a result of one of these calls, they should report it to the police.”

People can get further information about recent scams and tips on how to protect yourself at the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission SCAMwatch website www.scamwatch.gov.au, to report a scam, call the hotline on 1300 795 995.

 

Tagged under: 2014

What you can read next

CRESWICK SOCCER GETS COMMUNITY BOOST
ABBOTT BACKFLIPS ON ROLE OF NURSES IN GENERAL PRACTICE
NEW DRUG LISTINGS WELCOME, BUT NOT THE PRICE HIKES

FILTER BY TYPE:

  • MEDIA
    • LOCAL MEDIA
    • NATIONAL MEDIA

FILTER BY YEAR:

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

© Catherine King. Authorised by Catherine King, Australian Labor Party, Canberra

Noise Birds

TOP