Services and Programs for Members
Probus Members Benefits Scheme (posted 11/3/25):
Click to see : Member Benefits
AVOIDING SCAMS
‘SPOT A SCAM'
The Commission is the Federal Government regulator for on-line safety.
They provide a range of free training / information modules on this topic through their Be-Connected website (www.beconnected.esafety.gov.au); across topics like scams from investments, travel apps, and online shopping: and safe use of iphones, email and banking.
Main Types of Scams arise from …
- Contact supposedly from trusted organisations; eg the ATO, banks.
- Claims of missed parcel deliveries, bills not paid
- Service provider alerts; eg ‘your linkt account has expired’.
- Friendship / romance connections
- Promise of unclaimed monies / ‘update your personal details’.
- Investment schemes
Seniors are at Risk because …
- We are more trusting
- We’re likely to have spare funds
- We have landlines, that are called randomly by scammers
How to Reduce the Risk of being Scammed.
- Don’t reply to people talking about ‘financial troubles or opportunities’.
- Ignore pop-ups on your screen
- Don’t click to open or sign-in to an unknown contact
- Don’t provide contact or personal details
- Ring to confirm with any ‘trusted organisation’
- Check for unusual sender email addresses, spelling mistakes.
Who to Contact if You’re Concerned
- Scamwatch
- ReportCyber
- Aust Signals Directorate
- ATO scam hotline; 1800 008540
- Idcare.org if your data is compromised
Active Retirees Magazine (from Probus South Pacific)
Click here to see the magazine: Active Retirees Magazine
Elder Abuse Awareness Day :
https://communityservices.cmail19.com/t/j-e-eikdhkd-didryhdulr-r/
Internet Security
Probus South Pacific have provided a guide to help members use the Internet securely.
Click this link to see the document: Internet Security
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