Be Scam-Aware During the Christmas Period

As the Christmas holiday season approaches, please be extra cautious and stay alert for online scams and fraudulent requests, particularly those involving gift card purchases.

This is a time when phishing attacks and scams are more frequent.

Ways You Can Verify the Sender

1. Check the sender's email address to ensure it’s from an internal domain, for example @nswact.uca.org.au
2. If the email contains grammar or spelling errors, or seems suspicious, DO NOT reply directly.

Other Common Scams

• Phishing emails that appear to be from trusted retailers or VIPs.
• Fake online stores offering unbelievable deals that seem too good to be true.
• Charity scams asking for gift cards to be purchased.
• Payments made via Australian Post asking for banking details and credit card information.

Useful Resources

1. Google Safe Browsing – Check if a website is safe.
2. Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) – Check the legitimacy of charities.
3. Scamwatch – Report scams and check alerts specific to Australia.
4. Trustpilot – Read reviews and ratings of online retailers.