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The scam targets people through fake websites and direct spam emails, posing as a responsible entity or brokers, including Bunnings hyperlinks and branding. However, Bunnings does not offer bonds or any other investment products. Legitimate bonds are traded through licensed financial institutions, not retailers.
This highlights the points to remember to avoid falling victim to scams like this one. The three key steps: stop, check and protect:
To report a scam or find more information about scams, visit the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch website at www.scamwatch.gov.au.
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