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The benefits and dangers of online shopping

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Although technology has made shopping easier, it comes with risk Source: Moment RF / Oscar Wong/Getty Images

Although online shopping offers consumers benefits such as convenience and discounts, it also carries a set of risks. While many legitimate online retailers collect personal data, scammers are also taking advantage of the surge of online commerce to target vulnerable Australians.


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By Delys Paul

Presented by Mayada Kordy Khalil

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Although online shopping offers consumers benefits such as convenience and discounts, it also carries a set of risks. While many legitimate online retailers collect personal data, scammers are also taking advantage of the surge of online commerce to target vulnerable Australians.



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