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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Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Losses have surged, and change is needed to better protect Australians into the future.
Tax agencies often report details of common tax scams in the run-up to filing deadlines such as January 31.
2021 saw particularly higher losses for vulnerable demographics. The numbers are startling – and the government arguably isn’t doing enough.
As winter draws in, Australians don’t just have to prepare for tax time — they must also be on the watch for scams.
Scammers are exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic along with the lack of clarity as to how the Track and Trace system works. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
Principales colaboradores
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Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Social Interaction, Loughborough University
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Senior Lecturer in Investigative Psychology, ACPC Deputy Director and ADM Forensic Editor, University of Huddersfield
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Professor in Psychology, University of Huddersfield
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
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Assistant Professor in Communication, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Postgraduate Researcher - Part-time lecturer, University of Huddersfield
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Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales
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Security Researcher, Associate Professor in Resilient Systems, Edith Cowan University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Edith Cowan University
