Warning over Qantas scam text claiming plane ticket bought: ‘Don’t call the number’
Your phone pings with a text message — it’s confirmation a Qantas flight has been booked using your details. The catch is, you didn’t book it. It’s the latest scam text circulating as cyber criminals pose as the national carrier to dupe Australians into handing over their personal and financial details. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The online job ad that tricked a single mum into handing over her life savings. For more Travel related news and videos check out 7Travel >> The message reads similar to: “Qantas Airline ticket bought for flight O7MS. If this was not you, get in touch with us” and includes a phone number to contact. Scammers can manipulate sender ID to make the message appear as if it is from Qantas or your bank, or make the message appear in a legitimate existing text message thread. Scamwatch is urging Australians to be aware of fake airline text messages. Credit: Scamwatch Australian Com Pet ition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch warned Australians about the scam thi...