Fake Facebook ads lead to international investment scams
Scammers are advertising to take your money, and social media is taking it without a second thought. What’s going on, and how can you stay on alert?
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Four tips for iPhone owners as calendar scams ramp up
What was originally a scam for Android is now a scam for the iPhone, as well. How do you deal scams masquerading as events?
How to stay safe in the era of AI
AI is a part of life for many people, but it’s also something scammers are using. How do you stay safe in a world where AI is present?
What is a ghost store, and how can you avoid them?
It’s always a time for a bargain, but what happens when a sale is too good? You might be staring down the barrel of a ghost store.
Google turns to AI to stop Pixel owners getting scammed
Updates abound for Google’s Pixel range, with the latest batch designed to stop scam calls mid-conversation thanks to AI.
Qantas hit with cyber breach, what’s at risk
Frequent flyers could soon be frequently scammed, or a little more than normal, as Qantas reports a breach on a platform with the records of roughly six million customers.
Scammers turn to fake job emails and fake Facebook, what to do
If you get an email from a big company saying you’re a match for a job, and then asks you to log in using Facebook, you’re staring down the barrel of a scam.
Criminals turn to mystery boxes for scam subscriptions
Scammers are out to steal from you, and a recent push by criminals could see the theft keep going after you’ve been tricked by a mystery.
Telstra sees more scams auto-identified across iPhone, Android
Scammers aren’t going to stop scamming because they’re making too much money, but thanks to a bit of tech, consumers are becoming more aware.
Australian IVF group Genea sees data breach, what should customers do
Another data breach has hit a big Australian company, and while no one has claimed responsibility, the damage could be pretty severe. What should people do if they’re concerned?
