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7News: Fake WiFi scams

There’s a new type of scam to be on the lookout for, and it could just trick you if you’re looking for free WiFi.

Free WiFi networks can be super handy, particularly when you’re looking to save on data costs, but what happens when free WiFi becomes a scam?

That’s what happened over in Perth recently where someone ran a fake Free WiFi network in order to capture the details of unsuspecting victims joining the so-called “free WiFi”. Is there a risk, and how can you protect yourself?

Pickr’s Leigh Stark joins 7News with some advice on the area.

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