COVID-19 scams: how to recognise them and how to protect yourself

Scammers are taking advantage of people’s fears during the COVID-19 pandemic. Common scams include phishing for personal information, online shopping and superannuation scams. Here is how to spot a scam and how to protect yourself.

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Key points 

• Scamwatch is aware of vaccination scams, government impersonation scams, superannuation scams, online shopping scams and business scams. 
• Victims of scamming can be at risk of financial loss or identity fraud.
• There are a few ways to protect your computer from malware

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