The 'Hi Mum’ phone scam involves the scammer sending a text message from an unknown mobile phone number to a person on a messaging application claiming to be their son or daughter. 9News
It involves the scammer sending a text message from an unknown mobile phone number to a person on a messaging application claiming to be their son or daughter.
This will generally include an excuse as to why they need it – for example, unavailability of online banking on the new device – and an offer to pay it back.Victims in New South Wales and Victoria account for more than half of all 'Hi Mum' scam reports made to Australian law enforcement bodies, followed by Western Australia and Queensland.
"We encourage people to look out for suspicious behaviours demonstrated by these scammers; including their failure to personalise any communication and excuses as to why they can't speak on the phone.Police warn Money obtained by scamming is usually quickly moved from bank accounts into cryptocurrency and victims are unlikely to get their money back.
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