Scammers call claiming to be scam-busters

Scammers have adopted old scams using new technology, tricking Australians out of nearly half a billion dollars last year.

Scammers are now targeting superannuation accounts during coronavirus crisis. Source: Getty Images

Criminals have found a way to get around people hanging up on annoying computer technical support calls - by claiming to be the ones trying to catch the scammers.

The consumer watchdog says a more elaborate version of the old 'remote access' con has caught many Australians off guard, as losses from all forms of scams hit almost half a billion dollars last year.

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