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View from The Hill: Morrison a ‘psycho’ – now who would have said that?

Image: Mick Tsikas/AAP A flurry of categorical denials by senior ministers has followed the report that a current Liberal cabinet minister described Scott Morrison as...

Being bombarded with delivery and post office text scams? Here’s why — and what can be done

  Scamwatch For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with...

Fake COVID-19 testing kits and lockdown puppy scams: how to protect yourself from fraud in a pandemic

Image: Shuttlestock Fraudsters are ruthless and will use any means necessary to gain financial advantage. Earlier this year, as Australians were battling the devastating bushfires, fraudsters...

$2.5 billion lost over a decade: Nigerian princes lose their sheen, but scams are on the rise

Image: Shuttlestock Last year, Australians reported more than A$634 million lost to fraud, a significant jump from $489.7 million the year before. The Australian Competition...

Beware of bushfire scams: how fraudsters take advantage of those in need

Australians were also cheated out of A$400,000 last year in charity scams. Dean Lewins/AAP There’s been an overwhelming outpouring of love and support around the...

There’s a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver

When victims report a cybercrime they expect someone brought to justice, but that’s not always possible. Flickr/Blogtrepreneur, Two thirds of victims of cybercrime were not...

How to get away with fraud: the successful techniques of scamming

Fraudsters use specific social engineering tactics to gain the trust of their victims. Shutterstock It is easy for those of us who have ignored emails...
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