Police issue appeal after Melbourne woman loses over $8000 in tax scam
Victoria Police are appealing for the public's help in identifying a suspect after a Melbourne woman lost more than $8000 in a telephone scam.
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Victoria Police are appealing for the public's help in identifying a suspect after a Melbourne woman lost more than $8000 in a telephone scam.
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I am assuming it was a scam caller just got beeps when I called back so I guess checking for victims. My phone blocks unknown callers (or is set up to) and it didn't ring..so I assume that set up re unknown callers is all working
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