How Scams Work launches to explain how scams work
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How can you tell if a bit.ly link is hiding a scam?
You get a text alerting you to that fact that you've apparently won money, and it comes with a bit.ly link. How…
Google calendar phishing scam adds bad links to your day
If you thought scammers were sticking to email and SMS to trick you, wait until you check your calendar.
How do scammers send SMS that look like the real deal?
Australia Post has sent you a message about a package, and then all of a sudden, you get another from them about…
How to beat tax scam calls
It's tax time, and aside for making sure your receipts are in order, it's also time to be on guard as scammers…
How SMS scams work (and how to spot them)
There's a good chance you're trying to be scammed over messaging lately, and there's a good reason why: it can…
Is the NBN calling me or is it a scam?
Remember the old "Microsoft is calling you" scam? Well it's back, only this time, it's not Microsoft, and it's…
Fake apps run wild, what you can do
There are some seriously great Android phones out there, but they can be hampered if they get the wrong app,…
Is this SMS real?
With the arrival of an SMS "informing" of a potential win, it's a good time to point out that scams don't really…
Owlet adds a baby camera for remote viewing
One of the most enjoyable time wasters you can do as a parent is watching your child sleep. It's a gift that…