Scam Alert

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SCAM ALERT!!

Please be aware that a request to pay a deposit up front to a car broker is suspect. Advice has been received from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association and MTA NSW.  The industry standard is that, after a car has been identified by a broker, the broker requests $1,000 deposit for a vehicle costing up to $50,000. For an identified vehicle costing over $50,000 the broker should request a $2,000 deposit.  

NCB National Car Brokers, which is listed in the TPI NSW Concessions booklet, appears to have recently been taken over by scammers. Our enquiries have revealed that several people who have recently paid deposits to purchase a car through NCB National Car Brokers have not received their car, and their deposit has not been refunded. NCB National Car Brokers, despite being registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), is also now not contactable by phone. TPI NSW have reported the situation to NSW Police, Scamwatch and other authorities.

NSW Police have advised that there are currently “hundreds” of car sale scams being operated by professional criminals. NSW Police further advise that the safest way to buy a car is directly from a dealership.

Please take care to avoid being targeted by scammers. Scamwatch has resources to help protect yourself and loved ones from scams: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stay-protected/how-to-spot-and-avoid-scams

 

Anzac Day 2024

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Anzac Day Events in NSW

This solemn day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Anzac Day commemorations, services and events take place throughout Australia. In NSW, these are generally organised by RSL NSW and are open to the public to attend.To find an Anzac Day event near you, visit the RSL NSW website.

Anzac Day Sydney Dawn Service and March

The official NSW Anzac Day Dawn Service and March will take place in Sydney on  Thursday, 25 April 2024. The public can attend the events in person or watch the live broadcast on ABC TV or ABC iview. The international Dawn Services will also be broadcast live on the ABC on Anzac Day and streamed live on DVA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DVAAus/

Gundagai’s 7th Light Horse Troop on Anzac Day