There’s no escape from cyber criminals, and financial scammers are applying even more pressure, now that the colder months have arrived. What gives?
If you thought you’d get a moment’s peace from scammers online, think again. The internet is more abuzz with their activities than ever before, as scammers make a dent on finances over the world. Here in Australia, millions are lost every year, and more attempts could actually be made when it’s cold.
Research is painting that picture, so why would a temperature make a difference, and what exactly can you do?
Pickr’s Leigh Stark joins 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca to talk about how scams are picking up speed in the winter, and why AI could be helping them make a dent. Hear the segment from the July 14 broadcast below.