Copy

ACRA ALERT!!!

TELSTRA OUTAGE - RECENT ACRA EMAIL BOUNCE BACKS
 
Recently ACRA had issues with Telstra where emails for a day were bouncing back. Some members have phoned in yesterday and today to alert us that this had happened, and ACRA apologises in advance if you receive emails from us twice as emails from ACRA had apparently not been received either so we are re-sending just in to be on the safe side.  If you have sent anything to ACRA at the start of the week please resend as the standard ACRA email address has been working all day yesterday. Email to -  info@acrassoc.com.au 
 

Beware of business scams impersonating the ACCC

Be on the lookout for bogus emails claiming to be from the ACCC.
 
The ACCC is warning businesses to watch out for scam emails that claim to be from the ACCC but in fact contain links that can infect your computer with malware.
 
In the past week, several businesses have reported receiving bogus requests from scammers claiming to be the ACCC. The emails asks businesses to respond to a complaint that has been made about them, or seek payment for an infringement notice for breach of copyright.
 
Legitimate emails from government agencies will always have an email address that ends in .gov.au.
 
If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of an email you have received you can call the ACCC’s Scamwatch call centre on 1300 795 995.
 
If you do receive an email of this kind there are a few things you can do to protect yourself:
  • Do not click on any suspicious links in emails and check the sender’s address very carefully. If you think it is a scam, delete the email
  • Ensure your business has up-to-date virus protection and firewall software installed
  • Regularly back-up your computer’s data on a separate hard drive. If your computer is infected by malware or ransomware you can restore the factory settings and easily re-install all of your software and data
  • Do not respond to contact details provided in unsolicited emails. Independently verify contact details from the phone book or search online for official details
  • Keep your staff informed about security threats and provide them guidance on how to deal with scam emails
The ACCC manages its own Information Network emails to ensure we do not forward any links to scam sites.
 
Don't forget to register for upcoming ACRA Events

August 4 - NSW Seminar - Review of Award Winning Projects
August 17 - QLD Semianr - Practical Repair of Cracks 
Sept 9 - SA 1 Day Course - Concrete Repair and Protection (Adelaide)
Sept 30- NSW 1 Day Course - Concrete Repair and Protection (Seven Hills)
Oct 24 - SA 2 Day Course - Corrosion and Protection of Concrete Structures (Adelaide)
Oct 27 - SAVE THE DATE - ACRA AWARDS NIGHT - SYDNEY NSW
 
Email: info@acrassoc.com.au
Phone: +61 2 9645 3692 (wed-fri)
Web: www.acrassoc.com.au
Mobile: 0429890761 (Nicole)
Copyright © 2016 ACRA, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
PO Box 452, Chester Hill NSW 2162

Phone: 61 2 9645 3692
Email: info@acrassoc.com.au
Web: www.acrassoc.com.au