Remote Access Scams

What is a remote access scam? If you have someone who contacts you unexpectedly, often via phone call, offering to help 'fix problems' with your internet, account, phone or computer by gaining access to your devices, this is a remote access scam. By gaining access to your device they are able to steal your personal information. Remote access scams ...

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LINKT Toll Scam

Received a text message from LINKT Toll? Stop and think, don't click the link! Australians are being warned to be alert for text messages that appear like this:- LINKT - Reminder: You have an unpaid toll notice overdue for over 30 days. Please arrange payment immediately to avoid E-tag cancellation.Then it goes on to show a website. Scammers often ...

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Scams Awareness

Be aware of Scams! They're on the rise.  There's no better time to remind everyone that people aren't always who they say they are. Did you know that 3 in every 4 scams involve impersonation - people pretending to be people we should trust. Always ask yourself: who's really there? In 2023 alone, there have been over 81,000 reports of impersonation ...

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Secure Online Shopping Checklist

Christmas, birthdays, special occasions they're all times when we're doing more online shopping than usual. Cybercriminals like online shopping too. Shopping online doesn't have to be stressful though! Take the worry away & shop securely. Check out the ASD's Secure Online Shopping Checklist provided by the Australian Government. Stop. Think bef...

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