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Valentine’s Day: Don’t get your heart broken by a scam

Local Newstime Media - February 13, 2024

Canberrans should stay vigilant on dating apps this Valentine’s Day, and make sure they do not get caught out by a scam.

Beware of romance scams this Valentine’s Day and every day

Local Newstime Media - February 10, 2023

Valentine’s Day might celebrate true love, but scammers are using online romance to break your heart and empty your bank balance.

6 tips to avoid shopping scams while Black Friday bargain hunting

National Newstime Media - November 24, 2022

Cybersecurity expert at Avast, Stephen Kho shares his six top tips on how to keep safe while online Black Friday shopping this year.

Know how to spot a scam this Scams Awareness Week

Local Newstime Media - November 7, 2022

No one is immune to scams; Canberrans should learn to identify the key signs to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams.

Canberrans losing ‘hundreds of thousands’ to scams every week

Local Denholm Samaras - November 8, 2021

Scams Awareness Week is upon us and Canberrans losing money in record numbers, people are being reminded to speak up if they've been scammed.

With tax time upon us, stay alert for scams

Local Denholm Samaras - June 30, 2021

There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. We all have to file a tax return, and this is something scammers are well aware of.

Australians warned of COVID-19 vaccine scams as rollout starts

COVID-19 Denholm Samaras - February 23, 2021

With Australia’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, people are being warned of a number of online scams set up to capitalise.

The e-romance and dating scams to watch out for ahead of Valentine’s Day

Local Denholm Samaras - February 12, 2021

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, so too is peak season for e-romance scams, as data shows Australians lose the most money in February.

Online dating is on the rise and so too are ‘ebabies’

Local Rosa Ritchie - January 30, 2021

According to new research,, couples who meet through online dating sites will soon produce more babies than those who meet face-to-face.

How to ensure you’re shopping online safely this silly season

Local Denholm Samaras - December 16, 2020

Australian consumers choosing to do their Christmas shopping online need to be aware that scams are on the rise 42% this year.

Scams Awareness Week: dangers of identity theft

COVID-19 Newstime Media - August 17, 2020

From 17 to 21 August, Scams Awareness Week 2020 will be shining a light on the dangers of identity theft in scams.

Scammers target puppy love during pandemic

Local Allison Turnbull - May 22, 2020

Australians have lost almost $300,000 to puppy scams this year as scammers take advantage of those seeking a furry companion during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson for the RSPCA ACT said they were...

COVID-19 scams costing Aussies over $660,000

Local Newstime Media - May 6, 2020

Australians have so far reported losses in excess of $660,000 due to COVID-19 scams, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). From 1 January to 30 April, Scamwatch received over 2,000...

Beware romance scams

Local Newstime Media - February 20, 2020

Canberrans are being urged to be on the lookout for online romance scams. ACT Commissioner for Fair Trading, David Snowden, said last year Australians lost more than $28 million to online romance scams....

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