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The Power Point
@thepowerpoint.bsky.social

#Aussies, I received this email today. It looks legit, right? It’s got a logo and it’s nicely formatted. They’ve even given me a #SecureLink! Should I click on the link? Answer: NO! #DoNotClickOnTheLink #Scammers #ATOScam #MedicareScam #MyGovScam #Australia #ScamWatch #ScamEducation 1/5

The Power Point
@thepowerpoint.bsky.social

What are some signs it is a #Scam? Check the address it originated from. This one comes from a random gmail address. Legitimate emails from the government should have an address like: <sender’s mailbox address> at <agency/department name> < .gov.au>. #DoNotClickOnTheLink #Scammers 2/5

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The Power Point
@thepowerpoint.bsky.social

Another sign it’s a scam email … It says the sender is Medicare, but then provides a message from the #AustralianTaxOffice #ATO. In real life, Medicare does not send out ATO related mail, and vice versa! #DoNotClickOnTheLink #ScamWatch #ScamEmail 3/5

The Power Point
@thepowerpoint.bsky.social

#Australian Federal Government agencies & departments who use the MyGov system, always remind Australians that they will never put #Links in their emails & text messages. The fact that this one offers you a #SecureLink is a very #BigRedFlag! #DoNotClickOnTheLink #ScamWatch #ScamEmail #Scam 4/5

The Power Point
@thepowerpoint.bsky.social

Please chat to your less technical family & friends & give them some concrete examples and tips on how to recognise red flags in emails. Maybe suggest they identify someone they trust to advise them if they’re in doubt. #DoNotClickOnTheLink #ScamWatch #ScamEmails #ScamAlert #Australia 5/5