According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 13.2 million Australians have fallen victim to various types of scams in recent years. How to avoid being a victim?
KEY POINTS
- A scam is a fraudulent invitation, request, notice or offer, designed to obtain personal information or money, or otherwise obtain financial benefit by fraudulent means.
- Report immediately to the police, Scamwatch or the ReportCyber program, and contact your bank if you fall victim to a scam.
- Know the common signs of a scam and protect yourself against it.
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