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  1. US Gov has announced a new initiative to combat botnets 1.usa.gov/NgLSey 4:21 PM May 31st via web
  2. Industry estimates 1 in 10 computers in the US compromised by malicious software 1.usa.gov/LHElSv 9:01 PM May 30th via web
  3. Hi @LandBarge to discuss your tweet further please contact the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502. 9:00 PM May 30th via web in reply to LandBarge
  4. Read the T & C’s of online shopping offers carefully. Claims of free or very cheap offers are often scams. bit.ly/GKCieK 4:29 PM May 30th via web
  5. 2011's top PHONE scams #1: Your computer is infected with a virus bit.ly/gQ09NY. Full report bit.ly/yScsOq 7:15 PM May 29th via web
  6. Be careful whenever you provide your mobile number online or subscribe for SMS/MMS services, some may be scams bit.ly/JHstWu 11:28 PM May 28th via web
  7. Hi @bradatslice please report all spam SMS to ACMA. Here’s how bit.ly/no8CEF. They have a direct number for forwarding spam SMS 6:18 PM May 28th via web in reply to bradatslice
  8. Scam social media vouchers are offered in exchange for personal details & passing scam links to friends bit.ly/rNARjx 11:52 PM May 23rd via web
  9. Remember to beware of scam posts on social networking sites offering fake gift vouchers or products for free bit.ly/rNARjx 11:00 PM May 23rd via web
  10. Continue to beware of scammers offering to recover $ you previously lost to a scam. Scammers pretend to be from Aus Gov bit.ly/gQ09NY 6:37 PM May 23rd via web
  11. RT @GetSafeOnline RT @larksie: Bogus Pinterest Pins Lead to Survey Scams goo.gl/UagzP 7:56 PM May 22nd via web
  12. NEVER send money/give personal details to pple who contact you about an unexpected prize/cash win. bit.ly/K3It2N 6:03 PM May 22nd via web
  13. A scammer may request bank details and copies or original photo id to claim a prize. Check b4 you give any details bit.ly/K3It2N 5:14 PM May 22nd via web
  14. Ask yourself why you have to pay upfront money for a prize when it could be deducted from your winnings. Is it a scam? bit.ly/K3It2N 11:20 PM May 21st via web
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