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Consumer alert – Scammers posing as ACMA’s Do Not Call Register

**WARNING**

There is currently a scam operating where people are falsely claiming to be from the Australian Communications and Media Authority or Do Not Call Register or "Data Protection Council" and calling members of the public.

The caller may advise you that you are on the Do Not Call Register and that you are entitled to compensation. They may then ask you to pay an amount (possibly to a Western Union bank account and from your local post office) in order to access the compensation.

Be advised that this is a scam and those calling are not representatives of the Australian Communications and Media Authority or any other Government organisation. Do not provide the caller with any personal information or bank account details.

You can report a scam to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by calling 1300 795 995 or visit www.scamwatch.gov.au.

 

Last update: 25 July 2012 16:32