Australians who have been impacted by the devastating floods that battered the countries east coast, now have something else to worry about – scammers.
As many begin cleaning up and picking up the pieces after their businesses and homes were destroyed, many have begun making insurance claims.
However, now there are reports of scammers trying to take advantage of those impacted by the floods.
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Pumicestone MP Ali King said she received a text from an alleged scammer, claiming they would help with her insurance claim following the floods.
The only problem – she didn’t apply for a claim.
“I got a text today from someone assigned to help me with my insurance claim. I don’t have an insurance claim,” she said on social media.
Labor MP for Whitlam, Stephen Jones, also took to social media to slam the alleged scammer.
“We’ve seen the best of Australia in the huge outpouring of support for those affected by these devastating floods,” he said on Twitter.
“But scammers posing as insurance agents are looking to exploit people trying to pick up the pieces of their lives.”
An ACCC spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au it was still early days and they were yet to see reports about scams related to the floods, but urged Australians to remain cautious.
The ACCC said Australians should take note of several things to protect themselves from scams:
Contact your bank if you think you have fallen victim to a scam and consider raising a complaint with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority if unsatisfied with the response.
Individuals who have been impacted can now also claim the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment which sits at a sum of $1000 per adult and $400 per child.
For more information on the disaster support and to check eligibility and apply, click here
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