Hacking Hacking occurs when a scammer gains access to your personal information by using technology to break into your computer, mobile device or network. Identity theft Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves using someone else's identity to steal money or gain other benefits. Phishing Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out your personal information such as your bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers. Remote access scams Remote access scams try to convince you that you have a computer or internet problem and that you need to buy new software to fix the problem. Related news Scams Awareness Week 2021 8 Nov 2021 Missed delivery, call or voicemail (Flubot) scams 6 Oct 2021 Losses reported to Scamwatch exceed $211 million, phone scams exploding 27 Sep 2021 Scammers pretend to be the Australian Federal Police to target vulnerable people 15 Sep 2021 Rental scams targeting more Australians during pandemic 21 Sep 2020
Hacking Hacking occurs when a scammer gains access to your personal information by using technology to break into your computer, mobile device or network.
Identity theft Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves using someone else's identity to steal money or gain other benefits.
Phishing Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out your personal information such as your bank account numbers, passwords and credit card numbers.
Remote access scams Remote access scams try to convince you that you have a computer or internet problem and that you need to buy new software to fix the problem.
