Scams

You are contacted by someone claiming that you won a travel prize in a competition you never entered but they assure you that a family member entered on your behalf. It was a surprise. Is this a scam?  

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

They are just trying to get your details.

You are messaged by someone claiming to be a worker in the health department in the government by a no. 0444 444 444. The message says that you can get early access to a vaccine. The message says to click on the link ending with qld.gov.au to gain this access. What should you do?

• Nothing this isn't a scam

• Report it on scam watch

• Click on the link

• Delete the message and block the number

Answer explanation

The number is an government number. Never block this number as weather alerts and important warnings are sent on this number.

3. You get a call from an unknown number, informing you that they are from a well-known charity. You ask what charity, but they divert the question by asking you to donate by giving them your bank account details so they can transfer money. Should you refuse and hang up?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

They won't tell you the details of the charity this is a warning

You are looking to buy a laptop and have found an extremely cheap one on gumtree. The seller hasn’t sold an item before and the laptop looks like a new MacBook. What should you do?

• Realise that the photo is off the internet and look for another option

• Buy the laptop straight away

• Find out more about the seller and make a more informed decision afterwards.

Answer explanation

Always make an informed decision.

A dating app connects you with a stranger. They don’t have any pictures of themselves to tell you who they. You start talking to them anyway and they seem super nice, and you take a liking to them. When you finally organise a day and time to meet each other they ask you for some money to get to the place. They say they are nearly broke but didn’t want to tell you cause people ditch them when they find out. You fell really sorry for them. You decide to give them some money. How much should you give?

• None

• $10

• $100

• $200

Answer explanation

They are a scammer trying to steal your money.

You get an ad for a free 750-dollar gift card for your favourite store, the ad tells you to send them your details and download a software that will let you receive your voucher.

Is this a scam?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

They just want your bank details to steal your money

You get a phone call from a private number saying that you haven’t claimed your bonus from work. They say you have 30 minutes to claim the bonus, or you can’t get it back. What should you do?

• Report it on scam watch

• hang up and block the number

• ignore the message

• give the caller what they want

Answer explanation

you should do all three steps

Is this a scam

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

not an authorised link

You get a call from someone that sounds elderly claiming to be your granddad. He says that his bank account has been blocked and he needs to pay for his medical appointment. What should you do?

• transfer some money

• block number

• give him your bank details

• report it on scam watch

Answer explanation

he isn't your granddad

What do you do if you get scammed?

• block the number

• do what they want you to do

• report it on scam watch

Answer explanation

This is what you should always do