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Calling on Shoppers to Paws for a Cause at IGA Beware of Fake Buyers!
When was the last time you changed someone’s life We are seeing a disturbing trend of people being ripped
while you did your weekly grocery shopping? For the off by scammers when selling things online. If you’re
month of March, Guide Dogs Queensland and IGA selling anything using an online platform, keep these tips
stores across the state are teaming up for the IGA Paws for a in mind:
Cause campaign! • Scammers will contact you via email or text, they will normally
An easy way for shoppers to lend a helping paw, the campaign avoid speaking on the phone.
aims to raise much needed funds to support two very special • Scammers will have a “story” of why they can’t meet you face to
Guide Dog puppies and assist Queenslanders living with face, ie they’re working overseas so they need you to post the item
blindness and low vision. and they’ll send someone to collect it.
• Scammers will arrange to direct deposit into your account and will
send you a screenshot of the transfer and a copy of their ID as proof
you can trust them
• Don’t be fooled – the screenshot is fake, and the ID is stolen, so
beware and be in control. Don’t hand over the goods until you
confirm directly with your bank the money is sitting in your bank
account.
Scammers do a great job of impersonation – they have to, it’s their
job. As you can see in the screenshot below the bank transfer looks
legit but it’s not. The scammer will use any means possible to try
to fool you, including using the names and logos of well known
and trusted companies, banks and organisations to prey on your
goodwill.
Ask yourself, R U InControl, take your time and do a few checks and
never send your ID to anyone you don’t know.

Throughout IGA Paws for a Cause, IGA stores in Queensland will
stock six limited edition collector cards available for just $2 each.
While $2 may not seem like a significant amount to each of us
as individuals, every contribution adds up to make a big impact.
With your help, IGA is hoping to raise enough throughout the
month to fund the two year training journey of two Guide Dogs.
With over 30 people on the waitlist for a Guide Dog, your
support for people who are blind or vision impaired can make a
big difference. Make sure you march into your local IGA store to
fetch your collector cards today!
Last year alone, the Community’s ongoing support added up to:
63 new puppies being born
24 Guide Dogs graduating
114 children benefiting from special programs just for kids
43 free vision clinics being held across Queensland to support
people concerned about their vision
10,000 hours of support services provided to blind and vision
impaired Queenslanders—helping them gain their freedom
and independence.
If you would like to donate, volunteer or take part in the Guide
Dogs Queensland lottery, visit https://www.guidedogsqld.com.
au for more information.