Cyber Security
Romance scams – signs an online relationship could be a scam
Romance scammers build emotional trust by seeming attentive and expressing intense feelings but money requests follow, often disguised as financial emergencies, travel costs or investment opportunities. Romance scams a top three source of losses Australians lost almost $140 million to romance scams in Australia in 2025, according to the National Anti‑Scam Centre’s (NASC) latest Targeting…
Read MoreOnline shopping: Be secure when shopping online
Online shopping is convenient and the preferred way to shop for a lot of Australians but it comes with a risk, safety should be a priority when online shopping. Cybercriminals often target online shoppers to steal their money or their personal details. They do this through a variety of methods, including setting up fake retailer…
Read MoreProtect Yourself With Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a process where you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity. You may already be using MFA without realising it. For example, when you receive an authentication code via SMS text message after entering your password to log in to an online account. MFA is one…
Read MoreTen tips to outwit online scammers
Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to part you from your hard earned cash. That’s why it’s so important to stay a few steps ahead when it comes to protecting your money. Losing money to fraud can have a big effect on someone’s life – it can be draining for your mental health and…
Read MoreAs scams evolve, so can you
As scams continue to evolve, it’s important to stay on top of the latest information. Here are some tips for staying protected against some of the most common scams impacting Australians today and red flags to watch out for. What can you do to stay protected? Anyone can fall victim to a scam. As well…
Read MoreMarket Update and News (Feb 2024)
CONTENTS Economic Update Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors? Want to earn more and keep your Age Pension? As scams evolve, so can you Australian household wealth 5 tips for managing your SMSF Mortgage vs super: where should I put my extra money? The transfer balance cap – how does it work…
Read MoreThe Importance of Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for Retirees
As retirees, you have likely seen a significant shift towards digital communication and transactions. While this has made many tasks easier, it has also created new risks to your online security. Cybercriminals often target retirees who may have limited knowledge of technology. However, you can take steps to protect your online accounts and personal information.…
Read MoreScammers targeting victims through money recovery scams
Scamwatch is warning people to be aware of uninvited offers of help to recover money for an up-front payment, following a spike in reports of money recovery scams. These scams target people who have already lost money to a previous scam by promising to help victims recover their losses after paying a fee in advance.…
Read MoreAussies Are Losing Millions To Financial Scams
Aussies are losing millions to financial scams: Here’s how to spot one Scams and cybercrime are booming in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving thousands of people out of pocket. Investment scams in particular have surged, costing victims more than $26,000 on average. What is an investment scam and why are they booming?…
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