Australians lost over $3 billion to online scams last year, with the competition watchdog warnings criminals are using increasingly sophisticated technology to target victims. | ABC News

Australians have lost a staggering $152.9 million to online scams so far this year 😳 Here are the ones to look out for and some tips on staying safe 💻 | Sunrise

This year's Scam Awareness Week theme focuses on personal information and identity crime with the slogan 'Be yourself. Don't let a scammer be you'. With your information, scammers can: • access & drain your bank account • open new bank accounts in your name & take out loans/credit lines • take out phone plans & other contracts • purchase expensive goods in your name • steal your superannuation • gain access to your government online services • access your email and find more sensitive informatio

Think you know the most costly scam types targeting Aussies? It's #ScamsAwarenessWeek so there's no better time to remember: the more you talk about how to spot and avoid scammers, the safer you and the people around you are. ACCC #StopCheckProtect #InvestmentScam #phishing #RomanceScam | ING Australia