Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Fraud was up 25% in the UK in 2021/22.
Losses have surged, and change is needed to better protect Australians into the future.
Online dating scams are costing site users millions of dollars. Regulation needs to hold companies accountable for fraud committed on their platforms.