Blackmail extortion scams increase, what to look for
"I have to share some bad news with you," the email begins, leading you in with lies. Blackmail scams are back,…
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Six games for the family during lockdown
Worried about your family playing too many games during an extended lockdown? Play with them and bring family…
Scams are up as lockdown hits home in July
With much of the country in lockdown in July, scammers and criminals have been busy, targeting NSW aggressively.
Officeworks, Canva join forces for design-free design
Looking for a way to make a printable without needing a designer? A nearby office supply store might have the answer.
Dodgy missed call voicemail messages lead to Android malware
There's no shortage of scams about, but the latest bout of dodgy SMS is all about leaving dodgy software on…
Paramount+ joins streaming choices in Australia
Move over Netflix, because there's another streaming selection as big movie name Paramount launches its own…
Scammers targeting Gumtree sellers with WhatsApp, phishing
You can seemingly get a scam sent your way anywhere, and while emails and text messages are common, selling…
Australia Post scams return with a convincing trick
You're going to want to watch those emails as the scams keep rolling in, playing on those of us working from home.
Beyond Spotify: eight music services you probably don’t know
Beyond the likes of Apple Music and Spotify and Tidal and YouTube, there are other services to check out.
Microsoft scam calls see Aussies an easy target
You know the call: "we're calling from Microsoft", and the scam begins. Who is falling for this and why?