Australian Government stimulus package scams

The Australian Government runs a site to help people avoid becoming the victim of a scam. The web address is – www.scamwatch.gov.au   It’s well worth a visit.

Below is a copy of a warning published in February 2009

SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for scammers seeking to take advantage of the Australian Government’s Household Stimulus Package. They may attempt to steal your money and personal information. 

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Centrelink are preparing to make one-off bonus payments to Australian taxpayers, families, students and farmers over the coming months as part of the $42 billion dollar package announced on 3 February 2009.

SCAMwatch has…