Scam Alert

12 scams you need to watch out for this Christmas

The distractions of the festive season can see people let their guard down when it comes to scams. Here are 12 common Christmas scams you should avoid.

900 victims a month in ‘worrying’ scam trend

More than 10,000 scam victims left high and dry by banks, and a quarter of a million Aussies dob in a tax cheat. Here are five things you may have missed this week.

One in four teens scammed on social media

A quarter of Aussie teens are scammed on social media, online shoppers too slack to return dodgy purchases, and gold surges as US election draws nearer.

Friends With Money #164: Scammed? Tips on how to bounce back

Been scammed? You're not alone. Helen Baker joins us on the podcast to explain what to do in the first 48 hours after falling victim to scammers.

Deepfake cybercrims fleece $39 million from finance worker

Rising childcare costs raise red flags, and why you need to be extra cautious on video calls. Here are five things you may have missed this week.

Two common real estate scams and how to avoid them

Desperate renters are turning to social media to put a roof over their heads, and scammers are waiting to pounce.

The fake fashion websites scamming bargain hunters

Fake online shopping sites are imitating well-known fashion and footwear labels to catch out Aussies looking for Black Friday bargains.

How to protect ageing loved ones from scammers

Adele was shocked to discover that her elderly mother owed $250,000, and that much of the debt was related to a new mystery man in her life.

Romance scams: It’s not love, actually

When Roxanne met Bill through a dating app and fell in love, she had no idea it would cost her parents tens of thousands of dollars.

Ask Paul: My husband has dementia and I’m exhausted protecting him from scammers

Mrs Pillay feels helpless in trying to protect her elderly husband from scammers who are trying to steal their hard-earned savings.
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