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SCAMwatch email alert: New scam alerts 6 May 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

New scam alerts 6 May 2011


Scammers pose as government & banks offering to reclaim overcharged bank fees

May 2011: Beware of scam callers pretending to be from the Government or a bank and asking for an upfront fee to reclaim your overcharged bank fees. Scammers pretend to be from a fake government department, specifically an 'Australian Government Reclaim Department' (or variation on this). Some scammers also claim to be from the 'Office of Fair Trading' or a bank.

The caller will say you are eligible to several thousands of dollars in overcharged fees in return for an upfront payment of a few hundred dollars, typically calling it a donation to charity, an administration fee or taxes. If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. If you're not sure that the call was a scam you can check by independently finding the bank or Government department's contact details and calling them directly. Read full alert…

Fake FBI email scam claims you've visited "illegal websites"
May 2011: Beware of fake Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) emails which claim that you've visited illegal websites. These emails are a scam. If you receive one, delete it! Don't open any attachments and don't provide your personal details. The emails instruct you to answer a list of questions, often in an attached .zip file. If you open the attachment, it could infect your computer with a virus or malware and give the scammer access to your personal information, such as your online banking passwords. If you answer the questions within the attachment or reply to the scammer with personal details, you may put yourself at risk of identity theft. Read full alert…

Stay one step ahead of scammers - visit the SCAMwatch website, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov.
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Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Flash Flooding


Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Flash Flooding
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the MORETON BAY and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY, GYMPIE, SUNSHINE COAST and SOMERSET Council Areas.

Issued at 3:48 pm Tuesday, 3 May 2011.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Gympie, Tallebudgera, Miami, Dayboro and Mount Mee. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Coolangatta, Caboolture, the area south of Gympie, Narangba, Burpengary and Wamuran by 4:20 pm and Strathpine, Redcliffe, Deception Bay waters, Beachmere, Kandanga and Amamoor by 4:50 pm.

Very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

Thunderstorms today have already produced very heavy rainfall of 35mm in 30 minutes at Moogerah Dam at 1:40pm.
Small hail has been reported around Brisbane between 1pm and 2pm.

Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
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