Security | Telemarketing Fraud

If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

Use of the telephone for the sale of a wide range of services or products can be an effective, legitimate marketing tool for any number of Australian businesses. However, the legitimacy provided by the extensive number of well-known companies involved in telemarketing has provided an excellent opportunity for criminals. Criminals use the same techniques as legitimate companies, but hide behind the anonymity of the telephone and try to defraud thousands of Australians every year.

DO NOT believe that everyone calling with an exciting promotion or investment opportunity is trustworthy, especially if you do not know the caller or the company.

DO NOT invest or purchase a product or service without carefully checking out the product, service or company.

DO NOT be afraid to request further documentation from the caller so that you can validate the company.

DO NOT be fooled by the promise of a valuable prize in return for a low cost purchase.

DO NOT be pressured to send money to take advantage of a special offer or deal.

DO NOT disclose any information about your finances or bank details.

DO NOT be afraid to hang up the phone.