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Urgent warning amid spike in budget scam texts

Scammers are using the federal budget to target financially stressed Australians, with a wave of deceitful texts prompting a warning.

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Federal government’s register opens a new front in the war on text scammers

Text scammers will have a harder time thanks to a new register aimed at tracking and identifying digital confidence tricksters

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Budget funding to disrupt illegal text message scams

The federal government is delivering on its commitment to disrupt illegal text message scams by establishing a SMS sender ID registry.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

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Australians lost more than $3bn to scammers in 2022. Here are 5 emerging scams to look out for

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s latest Targeting Scams report indicates Australians reported more than A$3 billion lost to fraud in 2022. This is about a $1 billion increase on reported losses from 2021.

The Conversation · Apr 21, 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

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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

Fed up with getting dodgy messages, this mum started replying to scammers as payback, but is revenge worth the risk?

Melanie has had enough of being preyed on by scammers so she decided to have a little bit of fun with them. But are there risks and is it worth it?

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

‘Web of lies’: how scammers are taking advantage of Australia’s tight rental market

The ACCC received more than 658 reports about rental and accommodation scams last year, with a reported loss of $544,846

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023

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 · Feb 19, 2023

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 · Feb 14, 2023

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.

The New Daily · Feb 13, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023

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 · Jan 25, 2023

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

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

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.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

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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The New Daily · Nov 13, 2022

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 Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022

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 New Daily · Nov 8, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

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 · Nov 7, 2022

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.

The New Daily · Oct 25, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

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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