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New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses
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Payments

New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses

Industry bodies are hoping the introduction of new digital identification methods will stem the amount of money lost to scams.

  • by John Collett

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I have a landline phone and I know exactly what that says about me

I have a landline phone and I know exactly what that says about me

It rarely rings, but the fact of its existence is a dead giveaway.

  • by Richard Glover
Australian luxury mega store hit by more counterfeit claims
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Australian luxury mega store hit by more counterfeit claims

Luxury mega store Cosette seemingly shut up shop after A Current Affair reported allegations some customers' bags were found to be fake.

Stamping out phishing attacks
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Stamping out phishing attacks

Nigerian Prince takes the scenic route.

NAB scraps text message links in scam crackdown

NAB scraps text message links in scam crackdown

Scams cost Australians $3 billion last year and one-third were delivered to victims by text message. National Australia Bank will announce it will stop the use of links in unexpected texts to customers.

  • by Millie Muroi
How to protect your kids against online financial scams
Analysis
Analysis

How to protect your kids against online financial scams

Kids have access to both a vast online world and prepaid Visa cards. It’s a combination that could be costly if you’re a parent – but lucrative if you’re a cybercriminal.

  • by Michelle Bowes
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Serenaders to reign on your parade
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Serenaders to reign on your parade

Their conquest is complete.

Scam hit squad to target fraudsters stealing millions

Scam hit squad to target fraudsters stealing millions

A “fusion cell” will be co-ordinated by a new National Anti-Scam Centre to identify ways of disrupting investment rorts and minimising losses.

  • by Poppy Johnston
Double-dipping, by George
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Double-dipping, by George

And keeping mobile in your Telstra.

Nerd Team antivirus activate!
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Nerd Team antivirus activate!

Your neighbourhood scammer needs you.

Bodies of eight call centre workers found in bags after they tried to quit their jobs
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Crime

Bodies of eight call centre workers found in bags after they tried to quit their jobs

The workers were reported missing in late May and were all employed by a call centre operated by a violent drug cartel that targeted Americans in a real estate scam.

  • by Mark Stevenson