Given the current state of the economy and governmental policy, it’s unsurprising that so many are lured by the appeal of passive income.
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The idea of passive income is often glamorized, but the reality is that many of these ventures require significant effort.
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Deepfake scams are on the rise – but can their victims claim compensation? The legal landscape is still developing.
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With so much advice available, how are we still getting scammed? It’s because cybercriminals use sophisticated psychological techniques to trick us and wear us down.
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Australian fans who didn’t manage to snag Eras tickets are on the hunt – and scammers are capitalising on this. Here’s everything you need to know to protect yourself.
Fraud can happen to anyone.
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Recent studies have shown fraud is an even bigger problem than people realise.
Phishers are crafty and their scams are always evolving.
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Cybercriminals don’t take breaks, so you shouldn’t ever drop your guard.
As online shopping increases over the festive period, so does the risk of cyber-scams.
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Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
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It’s legal for a merchant to get your card details over the phone – but it can still be risky. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
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One of the first ‘spam’ messages on record was sent in 1854.
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All you wanted was to sell your sofa online. So why are so many ‘buyers’ suddenly insisting on using your PayID?
The government, banks and other financial organisations are now dealing with fraud by using increasingly sophisticated detection methods.
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Fraud was up 25% in the UK in 2021/22.
Sometimes, true love is too good to be true.
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Dating apps have given an ancient profession, confidence scamming, a high-tech boost.
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The UK tried a voluntary code before making banks accountable for scam losses. Australia can learn from that lesson.
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Losses have surged, and change is needed to better protect Australians into the future.
AI may make spam more pervasive than ever.
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Artificial intelligence is escalating the battle between spam senders and spam blockers. Recent advances could mean more convincing pitches to get you to click, buy and give up personal information.
Cloning someone’s voice is easier than ever.
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Powerful AI tools available to anyone with an internet connection make it easy to impersonate someone’s voice, increasing the threat of phone scams.
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One of the biggest headlines in the gaming community last week involved a deepfake porn scandal. Such material is one example of how generative AI can cause immense harm.
If only it was this easy to detect a scam phone call.
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Tax agencies often report details of common tax scams in the run-up to filing deadlines such as January 31.
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When a fake charity is uncovered, headlines abound with details of the fraud, while donors are eager to make sure they weren’t one of the victims of the scheme.
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As criminals become more indiscriminate, anyone can fall for a scam – even you. But there are ways to stay vigilant and seek help.