scams
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Scammers Stole $634 Million From Aussies in 2019 — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Last year, Australians reported more than A$634 million lost to scammers, a significant jump from $489.7 million the year before. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest annual Targeting Scams report. But despite increased awareness, scam alerts and targeted education campaigns, more Australians are being targeted than ever before. With all…
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These Bogus Coronavirus Trackers Could Infect Your Computer
The barrage of COVID-19 information is overwhelming and we all want to stay updated, but you should avoid downloading coronavirus tracker dashboards. According to an investigation by Reason Security, some of these coronavirus maps contain serious malware known as AZORult. Using AZORult, a hacker can steal your browser history and social media login information; access…
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4 Money Transfer Scams To Watch Out For
1If there’s one thing in this world we safeguard most, it’s our hard-earned cash. We work hard for it, so it stands to reason that we feel the loss pretty deeply when we fall for a scam that sees it leaving our grasp. Worse still is when it’s absolutely something that could’ve been avoided. We…
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Why You Should Treat Your Email Like A Facebook Feed
If you have a public-facing email address, wading through the unrelated PR pitches in your inbox can be a full-time job in itself. There aren’t enough hours in the day to keep up with every message you receive, so stop beating yourself up for falling behind and embrace the chaos instead.