scams

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Telcos blocking scam text messages in the millions – on average 16 for every Aussie Adult!

Have you noticed a decrease in the number of scam messages you're getting? If so, you can thank the telcos…

5 months ago
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Why Voice Cloning is a real concern in the future of Scams – Listen to the Anatomy of a Scam podcast

This week, a new season of the successful podcast Anatomy of a Scam was launched and this time around I'm…

5 months ago
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Be alert for Impersonation scams – that random phone call might be trying to grab your money

I’ve got a real bee in my bonnet about scammers right now, I worry more and more Aussies are falling…

5 months ago
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Check your password strength – NSW Government launches free online tool to keep you safe

Millions of dollars are lost to hackers and scammers every year in Australia, and sadly it's often our own fault…

7 months ago
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SCAM ALERT: Don’t be fooled by the PayID scam targeting sellers using Facebook Marketplace – Here’s how it works!

I hate scammers with a passion. The things I say to them when they call me on the phone simply…

1 year ago
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Aussies losing less money to scams but SMS Phishing on the rise

In April this year Australians lost $14.6 million to scans according to the ACCC Scamwatch -- the lowest it's been…

3 years ago
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Telstra now blocking over 1.5 million scam calls per week

Last year scams were estimated to have cost Australians nearly $48million with many of these originating via phone calls. Telstra…

3 years ago
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Government and Telcos set to reduce scam calls and texts

This news will resonate with pretty much every Aussie with a phone - Scams suck and they are seemingly getting…

3 years ago
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Podcast: EFTM – What is Google thinking?

Google are out on the attack, trying to rally the support of all Aussies toward their fight with the ACCC…

4 years ago