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24 per cent of Australians have already been targeted with a tax-related scam: Explainer June 17

Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams

MONEY Fraud. Photo credit should read: Tim Goode/PA Wire Credit: Tim Goode/PA

As we approach the end of Australia's financial year, much attention is paid to income tax. Due to this, during this period, many fraudsters are also reported to be engaged in various fraud activities targeting Australians. According to Commonwealth Bank data, it is reported that 24% of Australians have already been targeted for various tax-related scams. It is also reported that 31% of people are unable to identify different types of fraud. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.



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