Category Archives: Scam Alert

**Beware of Fake Investment Ads Misusing ASIC’s Logo** In a recent development, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a scam alert warning consumers about the unauthorized use of its logo on social media platforms. These scams are promoting bogus investments and stock market trading courses, falsely implying that ASIC endorses or sponsors […]

## Urgent Scam Alert: Protect Your .au Domain Name from Phishing Attacks Attention all .au domain name holders! A significant phishing scam has been identified targeting your domain security. Reports have surfaced of fraudulent emails being sent to .au domain registrants by a third party pretending to be an employee of auDA. ### Details of […]

**Preventing Myki Card Scams: Public Transport Victoria’s New Measures** Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has recently shed light on a pressing issue affecting myki card users. Scammers have been exploiting a vulnerability within the myki registration system, leading to unauthorized withdrawals from unregistered myki cards. This concerning scam has resulted in at least 14 individuals reporting […]

## Protecting Yourself from Data Breach Scams: What You Need to Know In today’s digital age, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality. These security incidents can have serious repercussions, especially when your personal information falls into the wrong hands. Scammers are increasingly leveraging data breaches to target individuals, exploiting compromised information in sophisticated and […]

## Surging SMS Scams: A Growing Concern for Loyalty Points and Rewards in Australia In recent times, Australia has witnessed a concerning rise in SMS scams centered around loyalty points and rewards. These fraudulent activities are particularly targeting customers of prominent brands such as Coles, Telstra, Optus, and Woolworths. The Australian Communications and Media Authority […]

— ### Beware of Rising Delivery Scams in Australia: Stay Protected In recent years, delivery scams have surged to become the most prevalent type of scam in Australia. Alarmingly, a survey conducted by Australia Post reveals that nearly 75% of respondents have reported receiving fake delivery or package scam messages. These scams typically manifest through […]

### Stay Alert: The Rising Threat of Remote Access Trojans (RATs) in Australia In today’s digitally driven world, the convenience of remote access has become integral to our personal and professional lives. However, this very convenience is being exploited by cybercriminals through a rapidly escalating threat – Remote Access Trojans (RATs). The Australian Federal Police […]

**Beware of the Helpful Stranger: The Rise of Remote Access Scams** Imagine you’re sitting at home or in the office, and out of the blue, you get a call, an email, or a pop-up on your computer screen. The person on the other end says there’s a problem with your account, your phone, or your […]

The Rise of Remote Access Scams: Staying Safe in a Digital Age In recent times, a significant increase in financial losses due to remote access scams has been reported, and it has become a cause for concern among individuals. These scams involve criminals contacting people unexpectedly, claiming they can ‘fix’ issues with their accounts, phones, […]

**Beware of Scammers Offering to “Fix” Your Tech Problems** In today’s world, technology is everywhere, helping us with everything from staying in touch with friends and family to managing our bank accounts. But, as our reliance on technology grows, so does the creativity of scammers looking to take advantage of us. A troubling trend that’s […]