Police investigating retail scams in Ceduna

On Tuesday 23 July and Wednesday 24 July, two separate businesses were victims to a scam where unknown persons have provided credit card details over the phone, and in store where the credit card was later found to be fraudulent.

Police are investigating these reports but wish to make business and public aware of these scams that target retails premises through using fraudulent cards to receive items.

Knowing common scam red flags can help you identify if something is a scam. Red flags can include:

• Opportunities to make or save money, often with little or no risk.
• Links and attachments on a webpage or that are sent via text message or email.
• Requests to pay in unusual or very specific ways, such a cryptocurrency or gift cards.
• Requests to set up new accounts, such as cryptocurrency wallets or PayID.
• Pressure to act quickly.
• Sad stories or cries for help.
• Protect yourself

STOP and THINK - Could it be a scam? Don't provide money or personal information to unknown people.

CHECK - Contact the business or individual using a publicly known phone number. Don't click on links provided.

ACT QUICKLY - If you think you've been scammed, contact your bank and report to cyber.gov.au/report.

To report a scam, or for further information, visit www.scamwatch.gov.au