Scammers Targeting Indian Migrants

Beware! Scammers posing as officers from the Department of Immigration are swindling Indian Migrants in particular and demanding money! Please do not engage in any such phone calls. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection never requests money on the phone line.Deputy Chair of ACCC Delia Rickford tells us "Scammers are persistent and threatening and tie people up on the phone for very long durations until they get the money."

Source: SBS

5 Golden Tips to Beat Phone Scammers At Their Game.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission advises:

1.Simply hang up if you get a call from someone demanding money and saying they are from The Department of Immigration"

2. Never give them any personal information, Bank Account or credit card details.

3.Never use any phone contacts or emails provided by the fraudsters.

4. Never send out money via wire transfers.

5. Report the matter to : Immigration and citizenship online reports.