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…Scams cost Australians over $630 million … News Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. There were more than … The 2019 Targeting Scams report includes data from Scamwatch, ACORN (ceased operating 30 Jun 2019), ReportCyber (commenced 1 Jul 2019), ACMA, ATO, Services Australia, WA Scamnet, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ.…

…Rental scams targeting more Australians during pandemic … News Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, an increase … and accommodation scams this year, an increase of 76 per cent compared to the same time last year. Scamwatch has received 560 reports of rental scams so far this year, an increase of 56 per cent, with many using tactics…

…Don't get scammed looking for a lockdown puppy … News Australians have lost nearly $300,000 to puppy scams this year, and scammers have been … $300,000 to puppy scams this year, and scammers have been particularly targeting those seeking a furry companion during social isolation. Scamwatch has seen a recent spike in puppy scams and in April reports…

…Threat based scams targeting young people and Chinese community … News Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses. Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so … with authority, to scam victims. These scams are mainly phone-based and impersonate various officials…

…Business email compromise scams cost Australians $132 million … News Business email compromise scams caused the highest losses across all scam types in 2019 costing businesses $132 million, according to the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report. Business email compromise scams caused the highest losses across all scam types in 2019 costing businesses $132 million, according…

…Scams target all sections of Australian society including CALD and Indigenous communities … News Data from the ACCC’s annual Targeting Scams report, released this week, indicates scammers … annual Targeting Scams report , released this week, indicates scammers don’t discriminate…

… with new superannuation scams being reported to Scamwatch in recent weeks. Scammers are now trying to exploit Australians financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with new superannuation scams being … of these scams, but no reported losses. In most cases the scammers are seeking to obtain personal information … Any suspicious behaviour relating to superannuation can be reported to ASIC through its online complaint form . For more information on superannuation scams visit the ASIC’s MoneySmart website . See our Superannuation early-access scams fact sheet  to find out more about how scammers are taking advantage…