– If you are unsure about the sender, delete the message – don’t reply or try to unsubscribe to the email or SMS a s it will confirm your address and you may receive more spam.
– Never send your personal, credit card or online account details out in an email.
– Don’t access banking and other online accounts from an email link – use a bookmarked link or type in
the address.
– Always check the website address carefully, scammers often set up fake websites with very similar addresses.
– Always read the terms and conditions carefully, ‘free offers’ often have hidden costs.
– Check the business name at www.asic.gov.au (Australian businesses only). You can also search for the business name or scheme through a search engine.
– Install software that protects your computer from viruses and unwanted programs and keep it up-to-date.
Police are continuing to ask everyone in the community to do their bit to stop sneaky and opportunistic thieves.
– Never leave your keys in
your car.
– Don’t put your name or address on sets of keys.
– Always lock your car.
– Keep spare keys in a
secure location.
– Close and lock your garage doors.
– Lock and keep your
house secure
The next meeting of East Gippsland Neighbourhood Watch will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 10.30am at the Bairnsdale RSL Club. Guest speaker will be a police officer from the Bairnsdale Proactive Policing Unit. All residents are welcome
to attend.
