‘People will be scammed’: Australians urged to be extra careful over Christmas period | BillieEder
The money Australians lose to scams is expected to more than double this year as cybercriminals become more sophisticated and their methods more complex, with consumers urged to be extra careful handing over personal data during the Christmas shopping period.
“If you get a text, phone call, email, WhatsApp, or something like that, and it looks dodgy, then the reality is it probably is.” “Stolen information can be used to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts or apply for fraudulent identification documents like driver’s licences and Medicare cards. This can then be used to open bank accounts, apply for ABNs and other services that provide a legitimate cover for cybercrime.”
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