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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Cait Kelly

How to not get caught in the million dollars a day of scams in Australia

Some hands rest on the keyboard of a laptop, with one hesitant looking finger ready to push the enter key to submit information
People should double-check if the email or message requests a payment or a transfer of funds. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

A text message from Australia Post says your parcel needs collection.

Your bank calls and the teller on the phone has all your details – they ask you to move some money into a new account.

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