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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Flubot scam messages increase, what’s being done
A scam scourge is facing Australia, with numbers on the increase. What's being done about it?
Scammers take aim at Amazon Prime with fake subscription calls
Whether you subscribe to streaming video services or not, criminals are going after your wallet with a plan to…
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.
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…
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.
Google keeps a watch over you with Nest Cam, Doorbell
The world of security cameras gets a little more crowded this week, as Google brings machine learning to…
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?
SMS “smishing” scams increase with hopes you hand over details
You get a text out of the blue suggesting you've spent money, and here's a number to call it. SMS scams are…