"Scamwatch" warns Australians to be vigilant against scams following Optus breach

Today - 04 October, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on "Scamwatch" warns Australians to be vigilant against scams following Optus breach

CHINA - 2022/07/25: In this photo illustration, the second largest telecommunications company in Australia, Optus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Source: LightRocket / SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett

HIGHLIGHTS

• Australia's consumer monitoring body is warning Australians and businesses affected by the Optus data breach to be on the lookout for scam messages that are already circulating.
• Experts are urging the government to consider more robust legislation to protect the sensitive information of Australians.