At your door
Watch out—some scammers will come right
to your door to try and scam you.Door-to-door scams usually involve the scammer promoting goods
or services that are not delivered or are of a very poor quality. You
may even get billed for work that you did not want or agree to. A
common door-to-door scam is carried out by dodgy traders who
move from place to place and do shoddy home repairs or just take
your money and run.
Legitimate businesses can sell door-to-door but must clearly
identify themselves and their company and follow other rules. You
have specific rights when it comes to door-to-door sales practices
including the chance to change your mind—find out more at
http://www.accc.gov.au/doortodoor.
Scammers can pose as fake charity workers to collect donations.
They will take advantage of recent events like floods and bushfires.
Before donating ask for identification and see their official
receipt book.
Bulk mailing is still used to send lottery and sweepstake scams,
investment opportunities, Nigerian scams and fake inheritance
letters. A glossy brochure is no guarantee that an offer is legitimate.
Regardless of the delivery method they use, their story is always the
bait and if you bite, the scammer will attempt to move you to the
next stage.