The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, has wished students in Lane Cove good luck in their HSC exams.

Written exams, which account for up to 50 per cent of results in many HSC courses, began t his week and conclude on Friday November 11.

"If you wish to take a wager, bet within your means," says Mr Roberts, "but also place your bets with the recognised (licensed) Odds-smith."

"Spring sports seem to attract schemers keen to take your dough while offering no prospect of a return."

"Taking the odds on your preferred team, horse or favourite doesn't have to mean you always cop-a-loss."

"Don't give your Credit Card details to someone you've never heard of … who is vague about their Business address … and even more vague on their settlement procedures," says Minister Roberts.

"Enjoy your seasonal sport – just don't fall at the scammers hurdle," concluded Mr Roberts.

New South Wales Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts is urging Australian consumers not to deal with businesses owned or run by Thomas Gilmartin, the Director of Sydney based companies, Sion Events Pty Ltd, trading as Ticketfinders.com.au and TPTG Holdings Pty Ltd.