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Be scam aware

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Need help? Anglicare Sydney offers food and financial assistance, including No Interest Loan Scheme. But be scam aware. For help, always reach out to us directly on 1300 111 278 or visit anglicare.org.au.  

Scammers are posing as Anglicare Sydney to steal people's sensitive information. 

These scammers create fake Facebook pages that mimic Anglicare Sydney, offering quick cash to lure you in. They may ask for your banking details, myGov login information, or other personal data under the guise of assessing you for help. 

How to spot a scam 

Knowing the signs of a scam can help you spot them. 

  • Scammers often create a sense of urgency or pressure  to push you into making quick decisions.
  • Offers that seem too good to be true  usually are!
  • Scammers may request your passwords or login details. They will use these details to access your accounts and steal your money.
  • Many scam communications contain poor grammar and spelling.
  • Look out for  dodgy URLs. Scammers will contact you from websites, email addresses or Facebook pages that don’t look quite right.  

Anglicare Sydney will never ask for your myGov, banking, or any other passwords. We will never assess you for help over social media. 

Look for the ‘blue tick’ on the official Anglicare Sydney Facebook page.
 

What to do if you’ve fallen for a scam 

If you think you’ve been scammed, take the following action:  

    1. Stop all contact with the suspected scammer.
    2. Act fast to secure your personal information:   
    If you’ve given your myGov login details: call the Services Australia Scam and Identity Theft Helpdesk on 1800 941 126.
    If you’ve given your banking or other login details: contact the relevant institution, such as your bank or card provider. 

Your safety and security are our top priority. Stay vigilant and always verify the source before sharing any personal information. If in doubt, contact us for confirmation. 

Report a scam 

Spotted a scam impersonating Anglicare Sydney? call us on 1300 111 278 or email info@anglicare.org.au  

Need financial help? 

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, help is available. We can help with food, financial assistance, and more. Always use trusted methods to contact Anglicare Sydney: 

Call 1300 111 278 

Visit anglicare.org.au/community

 

Anglicare acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original and ongoing custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work.

Inspired by the gospel of reconciliation in Jesus Christ, Anglicare's vision for reconciliation is a nation in which Australia's First Peoples are restored in dignity, respect, empowerment and opportunity.