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Local Artist After Falls Victim to Tech Support Scam

Community August 29, 2024

Warns Community: Tech Support Scams Can Be Confusing In a cautionary tale that highlights the growing threat of tech support scams, Sylvie Leber, a local...

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Community September 14, 2023

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Ongoing CommBank Phishing Scams

Business January 31, 2024

Public Caution: Phishing Scam Targets CommBank Customers

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Business September 16, 2023

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Protect Yourself from Heartless Romance Scams

CommunityAugust 29, 2024

Government Sounds Alarm: The Albanese Government is urging Australians to stay alert to the threat of romance scams. These scams, which have cost Australians nearly $35 million in 2023, prey on individuals seeking love and companionship. Exploiting...

Local Artist After Falls Victim to Tech Support Scam

Community August 29, 2024

Warns Community: Tech Support Scams Can Be Confusing In a cautionary tale that highlights the growing threat of tech support scams, Sylvie Leber, a local artist known for her work in painting and music, has come forward...

Race Car Driver’s $50,000 Nightmare Scam

Community August 28, 2024

How a Telstra and ANZ Scam Outpaced Her Fastest Laps Veronica McCann, a seasoned race car driver familiar with high-adrenaline scenarios, faced an ordeal far more distressing than any race: falling victim to a sophisticated $50,000 scam...

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Scams Awareness Week 2024: Share Your Story to Stop Scams

Government August 26, 2024

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Scams Amidst the CrowdStrike/Microsoft Outage

Government August 25, 2024

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Government August 24, 2024

Misuse of ASIC Branding in Social Media Scams

Government August 23, 2024

ASIC Warns: Impersonation Scams Hit Telegram

Government January 30, 2024

WA Seniors Card Alert: Scammers Target Western Australian Seniors with Fake Website

Government September 4, 2023

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Community August 26, 2024

How to Recover Money from Unsatisfactory Local Businesses in Australia

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Case Study: Protecting Older Australians from Text Message Phishing Scams

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Oz ScamWatchers Podcast: Australian Super Fees and Insurance Scam

PodcastSeptember 13, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kmXI2zvLB1cCLm6NsdKvC?si=f9f8d8516d4f4b8f Regular Hard Working Aussies Have Had a Gutful In a groundbreaking case that has sent shockwaves through the Australian financial sector, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched civil penalty proceedings against AustralianSuper, the trustee...

Oz ScamWatchers Podcast: Weekly News – 10th September 2023

Podcast September 10, 2023

Welcome to the Oz ScamWatchers Podcast, your trusted source for the latest updates on scams and consumer protection in Australia.In this week's episode, we'll dive into the most significant scams making headlines in Australian media this...

Oz ScamWatchers Podcast: Weekly News – 3rd September 2023

Podcast September 8, 2023

Welcome, vigilant listeners, to the Oz ScamWatchers Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JrC5DeGZ8N5ZgET6n04ji This is the voice of your host, coming to you live from the heart of Australia, where we're as passionate about protecting you from scams as you are...

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Beware of Recovery Scams: New Tactics Targeting Scam Victims

Community September 1, 2024

Australians who have previously fallen victim to scams are now facing a new threat: recovery scams promising to recoup lost money for an upfront fee. The National Anti-Scam Centre highlights a worrying trend with more than...

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Telstra Hit with $1.6 Million Fine Over ID Verification Failures

BusinessAugust 31, 2024

Telstra has been slapped with a $1.6 million fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to comply with ID verification rules designed to combat fraud. From August 2022 to April 2023, Telstra...

Beware of Pig Butchering Scams: AFP Issues Alert

Prevention August 30, 2024

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has issued a stern warning about the rising threat of "pig butchering" scams, also known as romance baiting, targeting Australians. These devious scams promise friendship and financial gain, costing Australians up...