Scams like these

[prozac]

I wasn't ever an Optus customer. QF, Latitude, Origin

I think Origin leak was reported as a disgruntled Philippines call centre operator.

 

[prozac]

https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/investors-media/update-on-data-security-incident-aug21/

Origin hack investigation points to offshore Accenture employee

Like other major Australian companies, the electricity and gas supplier has outsourced key billing and customer support functions to the consulting and technology giant.

www.afr.com

 

[wandering_fred]

Greetings from Oman,
I’m reaching out regarding an ongoing tender for which we are
currently sourcing products from qualified suppliers.
We are interested in purchasing your products as part of this
tender and would appreciate it if you could send us your current
product catalog, available specifications, and pricing on an Ex
Works (EXW) basis.
At this stage, we are gathering supplier information and
assessing suitable products and commercial terms. If there is a
potential fit, we would be happy to discuss the tender
requirements, quantities, delivery arrangements, and any
applicable import or export documentation in more detail.
Could you also let us know whether your company has a sales
office, distributor, or authorized representative in Kazakhstan?
Please feel free to direct this inquiry to the appropriate person
in your sales or export department. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Best regards,
Khalfan Al Harthi
Buyer / Purchasing Representative
Oman

Reply is to a gmail address if you want your details to go wandering
Fred

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Greetings from Oman,
I’m reaching out regarding an ongoing tender for which we are
currently sourcing products from qualified suppliers.
We are interested in purchasing your products as part of this
tender and would appreciate it if you could send us your current
product catalog, available specifications, and pricing on an Ex
Works (EXW) basis.
At this stage, we are gathering supplier information and
assessing suitable products and commercial terms. If there is a
potential fit, we would be happy to discuss the tender
requirements, quantities, delivery arrangements, and any
applicable import or export documentation in more detail.
Could you also let us know whether your company has a sales
office, distributor, or authorized representative in Kazakhstan?
Please feel free to direct this inquiry to the appropriate person
in your sales or export department. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Best regards,
Khalfan Al Harthi
Buyer / Purchasing Representative
Oman

Reply is to a gmail address if you want your details to go wandering
Fred

Too scammy.
If you proceed, they might suck your ABN #, or your other business info, if you really do run a business.
Of course, you could play them a their own game, ie, give them fake info.

 

[AuSammy]

Thanks but Nah!!!!

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Well worded must say tho.
And of course irl the Aus government is indeed cracking down on banks getting kyc and the other the other a stuff aml and ctf (that other things).

 

[Brissy1]

You never get any sort of interest back for these things.

I'm no Business person, but in Businesses with the ability to leverage it, isn't it worthwhile financially to get access to money sooner?

So if "they" (where "they" can be providing anything with a meter) are over-estimating a bunch of usage counts, they're making money out of it, even if they pay you back after a few months or a year or whatever.

I have the same suspicions, in fact the now widespread 1 month estimate bills rather than 3 month actual bill I feel is for the same purpose, and is a pain for most consumers.