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Tag team scammers in Napoli

Tag team scammers in Napoli
The perfect scam: Max Williams relays his run-in with tag team scammers in Napoli.
Common scams catching Aussies

Common scams catching Aussies
Aussies discouraged from international travel because of crime.
One in four retirees losing money

One in four retirees losing money
Over-65s are the most targeted group for scammers, and baby boomers aged 55 to 64 ...
Are you too smart to be scammed?

Are you too smart to be scammed?
Australians are set to lose a record amount to scams in 2019, according to the ...
How criminals steal your identity

How criminals steal your identity
Scams involving identity theft have cost Australians at least $16 million this year.
The scam catching older Aussies

The scam catching older Aussies
Australians, and particularly older Australians, are losing more money to NBN scams.
Common travel scams to avoid

Common travel scams to avoid
There is nothing worse than that sinking feeling of being scammed on your travels.
ATO ‘spoofing’ scams on the rise

ATO ‘spoofing’ scams on the rise
The ATO has already received 40,225 reports of impersonation scams in 2019.
Free tickets you don’t want

Free tickets you don’t want
Qantas is not giving away free flights. Repeat. Qantas is not giving away free flights.
Scammers pose as NBN employees

Scammers pose as NBN employees
Don’t hand over your financial information to the NBN. They won’t ever ask for it.
Don’t fall for Valentine’s Day scam

Don’t fall for Valentine’s Day scam
The ACCC warns people to be careful who they ‘friend’ online this Valentine’s Day.
Beware these holiday season scams

Beware these holiday season scams
Scamwatch is warning people to be careful about being caught out by holiday season scams.
Retiree fleeced of $236,000

Retiree fleeced of $236,000
Thousands of Australians unwittingly reveal bank details after threats of arrest.
Shopping safely online this Xmas

Shopping safely online this Xmas
Christmas is a time when online cybercriminals work their hardest.
Scammers hit one in four Aussies

Scammers hit one in four Aussies
In Stay Smart Online Week, make sure you follow these safety tips.
Be wary of fake celebrity scams

Be wary of fake celebrity scams
People are increasingly being caught out by celebrity endorsement scams.
New ‘old’ travel scam is back

New ‘old’ travel scam is back
US Visa Waiver scam still taking Aussie travellers to the cleaners.
Beware police impersonators

Beware police impersonators
Scammers are increasingly catching out people by impersonating well-known businesses.
Beware this realistic fake bill scam

Beware this realistic fake bill scam
Emails claiming to be from Optus are the latest scam threat to watch out for.
Never get lazy with your data

Never get lazy with your data
Jump in data breaches means it’s vital you follow this advice.
Scammers pocketing $4.3m a month

Scammers pocketing $4.3m a month
People aged 45 to 64 most at risk, ACCC warns.
Government myGov website scam

Government myGov website scam
The Government’s myGov website has been cloned by sophisticated scammers.
Super scammers target savings

Super scammers target savings
Scammers encouraging people to access their retirement savings early.
Here’s how to stay safe at home

Here’s how to stay safe at home
If you’re concerned about rising crime rates, follow these home-safety guidelines.
Centrelink to help scam victims

Centrelink to help scam victims
A new helpline for Centrelink welfare recipients will help thwart scams.
$340 million lost to scams in 2017

$340 million lost to scams in 2017
The amount of money lost to scams in 2017 will shock you.
Do not click these links

Do not click these links
Recognising which emails you receive are spam has become harder than ever in recent years.
Over 65s the target of clever scam

Over 65s the target of clever scam
ACCC warns of cleverly disguised scammers demanding payments.
Why scammers target the elderly

Why scammers target the elderly
The surprising reasons why the elderly are more likely to fall victim to scammers.
When not to answer your phone

When not to answer your phone
Never accept a call from an unknown number, it could cost you.
Refund ready for scam victims

Refund ready for scam victims
The ACCC is urging scam victims to act quickly to get their money back.
Credit card fraud on the rise

Credit card fraud on the rise
What to do if you believe you have been targeted.
Phone scammers getting sneakier

Phone scammers getting sneakier
Police are warning Australians of a sneaky phone scams.
Top three online scams revealed

Top three online scams revealed
The ACCC has revealed its list of tricks most likely to catch unwary Aussies.
Rip up your old boarding passes

Rip up your old boarding passes
You’ll be amazed at what information can be gleaned from your expired boarding pass.
Investment scheme robbing Aussies

Investment scheme robbing Aussies
Older Australians are losing their life savings to a global investment scam.
Never give scammers iTunes cards

Never give scammers iTunes cards
If you are ever asked to provide an iTunes card as payment, it is a ...
NBN scam targeting older Australians

NBN scam targeting older Australians
Older Australians are the victims of NBN impersonators stealing their money and info.
ACCC warns of investment scams

ACCC warns of investment scams
Australians have reported losing over $13 million to investment scams.
Is PayPal safe?

Is PayPal safe?
Bobby is trying to buy a gift online, and the only payment option offered is ...
ATM skimming explained

ATM skimming explained
ATM skimming scammers cost Australians close to $40 million a year.
Weaving through the web of love

Weaving through the web of love
Are you lonesome tonight? Are you sick of being single? Online dating easily allows you ...
Beware of tax scam emails and SMS

Beware of tax scam emails and SMS
It’s time to be prepared for the influx of scam ATO emails, phone calls and ...
Is your credit card being scammed?

Is your credit card being scammed?
Here’s how to spot the warning signs of a credit card scam.
ASIC warns of new trust fund scam

ASIC warns of new trust fund scam
ASIC urges public to be wary of cold callers threatening access to their funds.
Beware the latest SMishing scams

Beware the latest SMishing scams
Have you fallen foul of one of the many SMishing scams doing the rounds?
Hackers targeting smart meters

Hackers targeting smart meters
New research reveals smart electricity meters safety risk.
The Little Black Book of Scams

The Little Black Book of Scams
The ACCC has released a handy weapon to help you become more scam savvy.
Dodgy internet pop-up scams

Dodgy internet pop-up scams
ACCC warns consumers about the latest tricks targeting your computer.
Online travel scams to avoid

Online travel scams to avoid
Don’t be taken in by these nasty online travel scams.
Cybersecurity fail – mobile risks

Cybersecurity fail – mobile risks
Australian smartphone and tablet users need to more vigilant.
How to make your email hack-proof

How to make your email hack-proof
Secure your email account from hackers with two easy steps.
How to protect your digital life

How to protect your digital life
Worried about your online safety? Learn how to protect your digital life.
Don’t fall for these money schemes

Don’t fall for these money schemes
Three money-making schemes that people still fall for.
Cybercriminals target over 55s

Cybercriminals target over 55s
The over 55 age group are the most attractive targets for cybercriminals.
Beware this ‘big four’ bank scam

Beware this ‘big four’ bank scam
A sophisticated ‘phishing’ scam is taking Australians hook, line and sinker.
How to spot a credit card skimmer

How to spot a credit card skimmer
Discover how to spot and avoid credit card skimmers.
How to spot an investment scam

How to spot an investment scam
How to spot the signs of an investment scam.
Cyber militia to fight cybercrime

Cyber militia to fight cybercrime
Should the Government enlist the help of cyber-savvy civilians to help fight cybercrime?
Saving Christina from a scam

Saving Christina from a scam
We’d love to share a story with you about how we helped Christina avoid a ...
Older Aussies popular scam targets

Older Aussies popular scam targets
The ACCC’s annual scam report shows that Aussies lost $229 million in 2015.
How to spot online dating scams

How to spot online dating scams
Be on the lookout this month as scammers take advantage of the Valentine’s Day blues.
Aussies lose $80 million to scams

Aussies lose $80 million to scams
Australians aged 45 and over accounted for 68 per cent of money lost to scams ...
Avoiding identity theft

Avoiding identity theft
It’s estimated that one in five Australians are affected by identity theft.
Best password managers

Best password managers
We’ve found five of the best password managers to help you keep your digital world ...
Thousands duped by insurance scam

Thousands duped by insurance scam
Thousands of Australians have been sold into invalid insurance products.
Avoid online dating scams

Avoid online dating scams
How to spot and avoid online dating scams and what to do if a scammer ...
Avoid phone scams

Avoid phone scams
Find out how to identify telephone scams and stay safe this festive season.
Top five worldwide scams

Top five worldwide scams
Top five worldwide scams everyone should watch out for.
Learn from your financial mistakes

Learn from your financial mistakes
While mistakes can’t always be avoided, you can try and learn from them, including those ...
CBA chased victims for money

CBA chased victims for money
Is it any wonder that consumers are reluctant to seek financial advice, when safeguards are ...
$90 million lost to scams

$90 million lost to scams
A whopping $90 million was reported lost to scams in 2013.
10 rules for safe online dating

10 rules for safe online dating
Make sure you have the best possible experience by keeping these rules in mind.
Phone scams on the rise

Phone scams on the rise
Margaret was recently contacted by someone claiming to be from the ATO handing out ‘Hardship ...
Travelling con men on the rise

Travelling con men on the rise
If there’s a knock at your door, could you be at risk of a scam?
Credit report scam

Credit report scam
Many Australians interests have been piqued by the latest scam offering a free credit report
Card fraud on the slide

Card fraud on the slide
Recent figures released by the Australian Payments Clearance Association (APCA) show that credit and debit ...
Twelve scams of Christmas

Twelve scams of Christmas
The top 12 scams of Christmas. Find out what they are and how you can ...
Two scams to avoid

Two scams to avoid
YOURLifeChoices has been made aware two clever scams you should be wary of
‘Friend scam’ warning

‘Friend scam’ warning
One of the most successful, and largest growing, scams to hit Australia is the ‘friend ...
Microsoft scam callers shut down

Microsoft scam callers shut down
The alleged operators of the ‘Microsoft scam’ calls have been shut down
Beware of doorknockers

Beware of doorknockers
A massive 1.3 million sales are achieved through doorknocking, although not all of them are ...
Slick credit card scam

Slick credit card scam
YOURLifeChoices member Cathy has highlighted this particularly slick scam
Death threat SMS scam

Death threat SMS scam
Have you received an SMS from a paid killer demanding $5000 in exchange for your ...
Scams double for second year

Scams double for second year
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) yesterday released the 2011 Targeting Scams ...
Beware supermarket scams
Beware supermarket scams
Recently, Drew found himself the target of a supermarket scam and he’s not been the only one, judging by the number of emails warning of similar incidents. Currently making the rounds are emails which warn about the dangers of paying with your card at the supermarket ...
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