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Brazen scams put everyone - even you - at risk

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Is that call a genuine one? Source: Getty / Calvin Chan Wai Meng

Australians lost a shocking 3.1 billion dollars to scams last year – but the real figure is likely to be higher, as not all are reported. ACCC says scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot, with victims suffering significant losses – at times, their life savings – as a result.


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