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Scams – in a break from our finance and property focus, we thought you need to be aware of some nasty scams about. We’ve mentioned some figures in the pod from a few years ago. For 2019, we’ve read that projected losses reported to the ACCC and other government agencies will surpass $500m (i.e. more than half a billion dollars)! And these are only the reported ones…
So, to help you identify and avoid trouble, we’ve discussed a few of the most relevant:
- The urgent transfer – purportedly from your solicitor/ conveyancer, friend or colleague
- The tampered ATM – skimming and push notifications
- The credit card that never came – accessing your post, affecting your credit history
- Tax refund/ speeding fine – giving away your bank details or downloading malware
- Free Wi-Fi – granting access to your laptop or phone files, Internet banking, etc.
These are just a few and scammers are being more creative. Be aware and vigilant, don’t open any unsolicited emails or action any requests unless you are sure of the authenticity, report any suspicious activity to the police and check the ACCC’s Scamwatch site.
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