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Think you're seeing more scams than usual? This ABS data proves you're not imagining it

New data shows more of us are getting exposed to scams but we may be getting better at spotting them.  (ABC News: Nicholas McElroy)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new figures on scams and identity theft, with the data showing more than 40 per cent of the most serious incidents are going unreported. 

But while more people were exposed to scams in the 2021-22 financial year than in previous years, the percentage of people falling victim to them decreased. 

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