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Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details

Large social media companies should have to proactively remove harmful content from their platforms, undergo regular “risk assessments” and face hefty fines if they don’t comply, according to an independent review of online safety laws in Australia.

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Adam thought he was starting a new job, until he lost $28,000. What are recruitment scams and how are they targeting job seekers?

It is the scam that preys on the most-vulnerable feeling that job seekers have: hope. Here is what recruitment scams are and how they are targeting job seekers.

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ACCC calls for feedback on lithium-ion batteries over safety concerns

In five years, the ACCC has received over 200 product safety reports about lithium-ion batteries with over 20 products recalled.

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‘Appalled’: ACCC deputy calls for review into corporate data handling as scam reports surge

Australians should think twice before handing their personal data over to companies, the ACCC deputy chair says.

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Scammers ‘relentlessly targeting Australians’: How to protect yourself

The ACC's Scamwatch has revealed scammers are "relentlessly targeting Australians". here's what to look out for.

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Ransom warning for exposed Medibank customers as insurer reveals grim hack details

Australians are being warned to brace for personal ransom emails and texts after private health insurer Medibank revealed millions are hit.

The New Daily

Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in nine months — and that's only what we know about

Between January and September this year, Australians lost $424.8 million to scammers. But those figures are likely only the tip of the iceberg, with just 13 per cent of victims reporting crimes to Scamwatch.

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What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

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Scams, the Optus data breach and keeping your personal data secure — here are the top tips to help you avoid falling victim

ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, AFP Superintendent Brad Marden, veteran cybersecurity journalist Jeremy Kirk, and triple j Hack reporter James Purtill dropped by to help you identify scammers and how to avoid their tricks. Catch up on the full Q&A.

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ACCC to crack down on 'greenwashing'

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched internet sweeps to identify businesses guilty of "greenwashing".

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Victims of 'Hi Mum' texting scam quadruple, support charity says it's just 'tip of the iceberg'

Scamwatch is warning a "sneaky and sophisticated" text message ruse targeting parents has already cost Australians almost $4 million.

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Here’s What To Look Out For If You’re An Optus Customer Freaking Out About The Data Breach

More than nine million Optus customers have had their personal data breached.

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Government, ACCC set sights on carbon credit fraud and corporate greenwashing

Businesses spruiking their environmental credentials with customers by 'greenwashing' have been put on notice by the consumer watchdog.

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John and Patricia thought they were helping their daughter in a crisis. They were actually being scammed

Experts say social media scams are on the rise in Australia, with fraudsters using personal information to trick their unsuspecting victims. So how can you protect yourself?

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Scam targeting mothers defrauds hundreds of at least $2.6 million by 'tugging at heartstrings'

An Adelaide mother who lost more than $5,000 to fraudsters impersonating her son shares her experience in an effort to warn others who might be vulnerable to the same deception.

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Caravan industry slammed by ACCC as customers complain they are being treated 'like garbage'

Instead of beachside holidays and new memories, Denise Tiyse says her caravan was plagued with issues and the supplier couldn't care less.

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Scammers stole over $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double 2020's total: ACCC

Scammers stole more than $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double the amount from 2020. Here's why losses from scams are going up so fast.

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Button battery safety standards come into effect next week, nine years after first child death

Consuming button batteries causes an internal chemical reaction that can kill. New standards will ensure consumer goods have secure compartments to limit children's access.

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Aussies Lost $81.5 Million to Crypto Scams This Year: ACCC

Australians lost over $AUD 113 million ($81.5m) to cryptocurrency scams between January 1 and May 1 this year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Monday said. According to ACCC, Australians lost a total of $AUD 205m ($148m) to various scams this year, a 166% increase compared to the…

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Scammer turns up at elderly woman's door to collect $9,000 in cash

Con men in NSW have taken the unusual step of turning up at their targets' homes, with the national watchdog saying a data breach could be to blame.

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ACCC says scam calls are increasing. Here's what you can do to avoid them

Those scam calls telling you about your overdue tax bill, promising to help you after your "recent" traffic accident, or an SMS letting you know a parcel has arrived — except you haven't ordered anything online for a while — are increasing.

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