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Sunday, October 17

Official COVID-19 messages look like scams, warns ACCC

Scams have increased during the pandemic and the Federal Government is preparing for more serious crimes during the vaccination rollout.

New rules on phone scams to reduce psychological harm

Taking a tougher line on scammers could save customers millions of dollars – and also safeguard their mental health.

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Testing kits and puppy scams - how to avoid COVID ripoffs

Fraudsters are ruthless and will use any means necessary to gain financial advantage.

Online scams, child exploitation thrive during pandemic

Law enforcement agencies have revealed the changing nature of crime and corruption in the pandemic, and warned some schemes are actively playing on fears of COVID-19.

A nation of scammers: How we've been ripped off for $2.5 billion over the past decade

Australians have now lost about $2.5 billion to scams in the past 10 years with $634 million lost last year, according to consumer watchdog the ACCC.