‘Hi Mum’ scam costs Australians more than $2 million.
Mobile phone users, especially parents, are being urged to remain vigilant after a spike in reports by victims of an emerging scam dubbed the ‘Hi Mum’ scam.
The Defence Bank blog
Mobile phone users, especially parents, are being urged to remain vigilant after a spike in reports by victims of an emerging scam dubbed the ‘Hi Mum’ scam.
Online shopping scams involve crooks feigning to be genuine sellers, using either a fake website or a phoney ad on an actual retail site.
Scammers send letters, emails, texts, or social media posts claiming you have won a prize. The messages look genuine, but are they?
Money recovery scams are extremely cruel as they target already distressed scam victims. Worse, these scams can lead to considerable psychological pain.
Contact your financial institution immediately if you've sent money or shared your banking details with a scammer.
Avoiding travel scams will mean less anxiety for Defence Force personnel on an overseas deployment.
With 12,000 reports of this scam so far, here's what you need to know and how to avoid getting caught out.
Romance and dating scams are on the rise. Find out what a romance scam is and how you can avoid them.
Hitting the open road for your next holiday is an exciting plan. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you spend thousands of your hard-earned dollars on something that might not be what is advertised.