EXPLAINED: 4 - The Real Truth

Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in nine months — and that's only what we know about

Between January and September this year, Australians lost $424.8 million to scammers. But those figures are likely only the tip of the iceberg, with just 13 per cent of victims reporting crimes to Scamwatch.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Medibank customers at risk: What you need to do now

Medibank customers have been left vulnerable after a hack. Here's what customers need to do to protect themselves.

The New Daily · Oct 25, 2022

What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Strict new rules for mobile providers after $10 million lost to text message scams in 2021

The responsibility of keeping on top of text message scams will rest on the shoulders of mobile providers under a renewed crackdown by the communications watchdog.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Scammers stole over $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double 2020's total: ACCC

Scammers stole more than $2 billion from Australians last year — more than double the amount from 2020. Here's why losses from scams are going up so fast.

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022

Telstra to scan all text messages for malicious content in anti-scam program

Telstra joins other major telcos in scanning SMS messages, with consumer watchdog saying the moves have halved reported scams

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Buying or adopting pets online? Watch out for red flags

Australian Community Media has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2022