Fraud victim warns others of online marketplace scam

56-year-old Armando* regrets the day he purchased a car from Facebook marketplace that turned out to be a sham. Listen In.

Scammers often pretend to be from government departments and rely on fear, intimidation and people’s instinct to comply with authority Source: Getty Images/RUNSTUDIO

Highlights

• Scamwatch has seen a 55% increase in reports involving loss of personal information in 2020
• There has been an increase in scams reported during tax time
• ACCC provides information on how to protect yourself from scammers

 

 *not his real name