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The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2023

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

ACCC calls for crackdown to stop lithium battery fires

A report has urged the federal government to improve the disposal of lithium-ion batteries to prevent the growing number of fires being caused by the product.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Major retailers fined over button battery products

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has fined two prominent retailers over products containing button batteries.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Scams cost Aussies $3 billion last year, with calls for co-ordinated response to scourge

It was the “hi mum” and the unpaid toll text message that was the most common. Reports of these two phishing scams rose 469 per cent.

The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023

Scammers fleece record $3 billion from Australians

Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams last year as fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated technology and techniques to lure and deceive victims.

The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023

Australians report record $3.1bn losses to scams, with real amount even higher, ACCC says

Investment fraud amounts for biggest share at $1.5bn, followed by remote access and payment redirection rorts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Scammers can disguise their number so it looks like your bank is calling — here are red flags to watch for

Your phone says the call is coming from your bank, the caller knows your address and they're using the same language a banker would use, but it feels off. Here's why it might be a scammer.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Lack of protection leaves Australians vulnerable to bank scams

Australians are losing millions to bank impersonation scams – and the government and telcos could do more to stop the thefts, a cyber security expert

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023

Scammers fleece Australians out of nearly $170 million

Australians are being warned about scam phone calls and texts that appear to be from their bank, with millions in life savings lost last year.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023