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 National Anti-Scam Centre 2 Jun 2023 ACCC calls for united front as scammers steal over $3bn from Australians 17 Apr 2023 Bank impersonation scams robbing Australians of their life savings 30 Mar 2023 New year, new job? Beware of scammers 3 Jan 2023 Scams Awareness Week 2022 7 Nov 2022
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.
