Police are warning residence about a scam where a male offender is approaching victims in shopping centres requesting directions to the Pacific Motorway and then attempting to sell clothing items that are imitations.
Police want to inform residents of this scam to ensure they do not become victims.
Many fraud incidents currently happening include:
- Dating and romance scams
- Investment scams
- Threat and penalty scams
- Unexpected money scams
- Prize and lottery scams
- Online shopping, classifieds and auction scams
- Identity theft
- Job and employment scams
- Charity and medical scams
You can protect yourself by signing up to Scamwatch.
This site will keep you up to date on current scams so you are less likely to fall victim.
Click here to view the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) little back book of scams.
This book has information on:
- Common scams
- How scammers can contact you
- Warning signs
- How to protect yourself
- Where to get help
Police want to remind you to protect yourself, your finances and your identity.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QI1901081308