Generous Australians urged to be vigilant against bushfire-related scams

Authorities are warning Australians to be alert when donating to bushfire relief funds after reports of scammers posing as well-known charities and victims. The government’s consumer agency has received 47 reports of bushfire related scams since September.

Paul the koala at the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, which has received more than $3.7 million in GoFundMe donations Source: Getty Images