Pay stolen in fraud scam

The request was completed, but when the victim realised she had not been paid, it came to light that the original email was a fraud.

Police say an Australian Federal Police (AFP) scam is also active in the local area.

One person was contacted several times last week by someone claiming to be an AFP officer.

This caller stated someone has used the victim’s details at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, and requested his personal information.

He called back again saying someone was accessing his bank accounts, but the victim was not defrauded.

Police encourage you to never give personal or bank details over the phone or online to anyone you don’t know.

If you do receive a suspicious call or email, ask questions to verify the details. If you are not sure, check with family members or call your local police station.

A useful website for learning about and reporting scams is www.scamwatch.gov.au.