The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning small business owners about false billing scams after its Targeting Scams Report 2013 revealed a 45 percent rease in complaints
“False billing scams continue to be the most common scam targeting the small business community with 3672 reports received in 2013 and almost $725000 reported lost” ACCC deputy chairman Michael Schaper said.
False billing scams attempt to trick busy businesses into paying for unwanted or unauthorised listings or advertisements in magazines journals or business directories.
