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Scam alert: some online bargains too good to be true

If you're shopping online and a deal seems too good to be true, it is probably a scam, warns the ACCC.

Why you need to know your rights at work

Wage theft is a serious issue affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians, so it's important to know your rights at work.

Love and money: red flags you can’t afford to ignore

Looking past her partner's money habits left one NSW woman divorced and $30,000 in debt. These are the financial red flags you can't afford to ignore.

Looking for love? Be wary of scammers

Lonely hearts should be wary of scammers when looking for love online this Valentine's Day, warns the ACCC.

ATO cracks down on gold tax scam

If your accountant tells you how to make a quick buck this summer, you might want to steer clear, as the ATO targets a multi-million dollar gold tax scam.

Be wary of parcel email scam: ACCC

Shoppers should be on the lookout for emails from a fake parcel delivery scam this Christmas, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Time to hang up on phone scammers: ACCC

It's time to hang up on phone scammers, who have cost Australians more than $27,000 this year, according to the ACCC.

The traps of 28-day billing

Do you check your mobile billing statements each month? Some smaller telcos have just introduced a 28-day billing cycle for all customers.

The ugly truth about high-pressure property seminars

Beware spruikers who use high-pressure tactics to flog overpriced property at property seminars. What should you look out for?

Beware the scams

Tax scams have been around for several years. As each scam is publicised, scammers adopt new techniques to lure unsuspecting taxpayers.
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