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Mark received a legal threat for refusing to pay $17,000 upfront for a used car. Now his personal details are with scammers

Mark Bardsley was on the hunt for a second-hand car when he came across what seemed to be a good deal on a trusted car-sales website. It ended with scammers having his personal details.

ABC News

Think your relative is caught up in a romance scam? Here's how to talk to them about love scams this Valentine's Day

If you suspect someone you love is being fleeced in a romance scam, how do you break it to them without them getting defensive? An expert from Relationships Australia talks us through it.

ABC News

Love-struck Aussies lost $40.6 million to romance scams in 2022

For some heartbroken Aussies, Valentine's Day can be a painful reminder of scams that emptied their bank accounts.

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

With little chance of getting money back if you are a victim, take these measures to protect yourself from unsolicited calls, texts and emails

The Guardian - AU

Fake text messages on the rise, but experts warn Australians most losses are from more sophisticated scams

Fake cryptocurrency or forex broker websites the most common scam in what has ballooned into a billion-dollar industry

The Guardian - AU

Have you been getting messages about unclaimed packages? They could be a scam

Australia Post is warning customers to be wary of scams in the lead-up to Christmas, with people who are expecting deliveries more vulnerable to being duped by fake messages about postage delays.

ABC News

SMS scams rise despite success blocking sham phone calls

Industry code credited with helping reduce scam calls by almost 550m since 2020 but text messages said to be more difficult to stop

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Crypto scams will increase over the holidays – here’s what you need to know to not fall victim

Scammers become more active during the holidays, targeting us while we have our guard down. Here are some scams to be aware of.

The New Daily

Australia’s consumer watchdog calls for new laws to stop scams and rein in anti-competitive behaviour online

ACCC report says digital platforms expose users and businesses to ‘harms’ as it pushes for overhaul

The Guardian - AU

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.

The New Daily

NT Police issue cybercrime warning after two businesses handover more than $1 million to scammers

Police are warning Northern Territory businesses to be alert for online scams after "numerous" incidents of cybercrime targeting real estate and building companies.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

Medibank customers at risk: What you need to do now

Medibank customers have been left vulnerable after a hack. Here's what customers need to do to protect themselves.

The New Daily

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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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.

The New Daily

Optus hacked: Millions of customers’ personal data exposed in huge cyber attack

Telecommunications giant Optus has admitted to a massive data breach that may have exposed the personal data of millions of their customers.

The Guardian - AU

Optus data breach: who is affected, what has been taken and what should you do?

After a malicious cyber-attack, customers of Australia’s second-largest telco are advised they could be at risk of identity theft

Daily Record

Cost of living scam warning as criminals offer fake energy refunds and tax rebates during crisis

ScamWatch Fortnight aims to highlight the tricks crooks are using to target households.

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Strict new rules for mobile providers after $10 million lost to text message scams in 2021

The responsibility of keeping on top of text message scams will rest on the shoulders of mobile providers under a renewed crackdown by the communications watchdog.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Telstra to scan all text messages for malicious content in anti-scam program

Telstra joins other major telcos in scanning SMS messages, with consumer watchdog saying the moves have halved reported scams

The Canberra Times

Buying or adopting pets online? Watch out for red flags

Australian Community Media has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

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