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SCAMwatch is warning consumers to watch out for an unsolicited text message announcing an unexpected win.

We have recently received complaints from consumers who have been sent unsolicited text messages or SMSs advising that they have won an unexpected prize, usually money. The amount of the ‘big win’ is usually around US$123,000 and the phone numbers from where the messages are being sent start with the numbers 856207. These details may change.

Reports to SCAMwatch suggest that the text messages appear to come from overseas and requests a return message with a name and an email address to where details of the win can be sent.

Some messages may already include a reply email address for the scammer for speedier contact.

Anyone responding will find themselves being asked for personal details and an upfront fee of thousands of dollars to release a non-existent prize.

Responding will also confirm the phone number to the scammers and provide spammers with a new email address to target.

Warning signs

* An unsolicited text message is sent to your mobile phone telling you that you have won an unexpected prize.
* The message asks you to respond with an email address where details of your win can be sent.
* The email will lead to requests for personal details including information about your bank accounts, credit cards, personal documents and payment of an upfront fee.

Protect yourself

* DELETE the message — reporting it first may help to alert other consumers.
* DO NOT REPLY ‘Stop’— the message is not from a mobile premium service. Replying will only confirm your details to scammers and put you on a ‘target list’.
* Never send money, or give credit card or online account details to anyone.

Report

Report the matter to the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.

You should also be sure to warn your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours about the scammer.

Posted by AU Network on June 04 2009 10:06:40 457 Reads · Print
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The Coastal Hideaway Captain Cook Discovered in 1770,
The Discovery Coast, Agnes Water, Town of 1770, Birthplace of Queensland Australia,
Agnes Water, Town of 1770 Location, Between Bundaberg & Gladstone, Central Queensland
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Agnes Water often called Agnes Waters and it is common for Lady Musgrave Island to be called Lady Musgrove Island and Captain Cook to Captian Cook and Capitan Cook or Captan Cook, with the Town of Seventeen Seventy now known as 1770 that would be hard to misspell for anyone. The correct spelling of Bundaburg Queensland, is Bundaberg.

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The Great Barrier Reef runs along the Australian Queensland Coast, there are many towns from Central Queensland to Far North Queensland that offer Great Barrier Reef tours, such as fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, cruises to Great Barrier Reef Islands, even Reef Walking and Surfing, some Islands on the Great Barrier Reef offer accommodation from Resort Style to Camping. The Southern End of the Great Barrier Reef begins from the Town of 1770 on the Queensland Discovery Coast, and extends North past Cairns, Port Douglas and Cook Town.

You will find places on this site that offer all of the above on The Great Barrier Reef as well as inland Rural areas, such as Mining Towns, Farm Stays and National Parkes, Gorges, Mountian Retreats and Beachside Towns. Use the Navigation links & Directories, if you prefer an other Langauge besides English you can click on your Counties Flag on the top right to translate all pages on Lets Connect to your prferred langauge.

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