The ACCC and EnergyAustralia are warning businesses that a scam involving fake power and gas bills is doing the rounds.
The ACCC says on its website that “a new phishing email pretending to be from reputable energy companies is currently circulating, which claims you owe money for an outstanding gas or electricity bill. The email will ask you to click on a link to view or update your account and arrange payment via money transfer. If you click on the link, you risk infecting your computer with malware and having your personal information stolen. If you pay this ‘bill’ via money transfer, you will never see your money again.
“Beware – reports have also been received about scammers approaching consumers via phone, SMS and post.”
The full warning is here.
4 June 2014