Online Scams

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Phictionary – the phishing dictionary every digital citizen should read

Phictionary is a dictionary to help spot the tell-tale signs of phishing attacks. Keep this checklist close by downloading the entire guide below. 

July 11, 2023·3 min
After coronavirus lockdowns: 5 tips to help boost your cyber safety

Learn tips to keep your personal information and online data safer as America plans for life after the COVID-19 shutdowns.

January 25, 2023·3 min read
Clone phishing: What it is and how to prevent it

Clone phishing is a technique that scammers use to steal your information. Our guide describes how it works, gives examples, and teaches you how to prevent it.

September 13, 2022·4 min read
New study finds 8 social media phishing attacks

Are you active on social media? You could be a target for social media phishing attacks designed to steal your private information.

July 26, 2022·3 min read
Scamming 2022 style: The email trap

Email scammers used to rely above all on the good faith of their victims – now they’re turning to much more ruthless methods.

April 21, 2022·4 min read
DocuSign phishing emails: 4 signs of an attack, and how to protect yourself

Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.

March 03, 2022·4 min read
How We Scammed a Romance Scammer

This is the story of Ann and Biff, a journey through the sinister world of romance scams. Learn how the art of criminal seduction works.

February 22, 2022·4 min read
Identity theft: Five tips to help protect your identity

Online job scams are a way for scammers to gain access to either your money or your bank account or credit cards.

February 02, 2022·4 min read
COVID-19 vaccine scams and how to avoid them

COVID-19 vaccines bring hope, but scammers are looking to cash in. Here’s what you need to know.

January 07, 2021·2 min read
What is typosquatting? How misspelling that domain name can cost you

Scammers sometimes use typosquatting to trick you into giving up personal information or visiting malware-infested websites. Here’s how it works.

October 06, 2020·4 min read
Want a puppy to keep you company during COVID-19? Avoid puppy scams and puppy mills

Puppy scams have proliferated during the COVID-19 era. Learn how to help avoid pet disasters during the pandemic.

September 29, 2020·2 min read
Social engineering scams on social media

Nobody likes being manipulated—and that’s exactly what happens to people when they fall victim to social engineering scams online. In addition to using more sophisticated malware, ransomware, and viruses, online criminals have become increasingly aware of the use and power psychology plays in weaving believable online fiction.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Online Dating Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Online dating scams cost Australians millions. You can help protect yourself by learning how online dating scams work.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
How to spot online scareware scams

Today’s cybercriminals are more creative than ever, using continually-evolving techniques to worm their way into the computers (and wallets) of unsuspecting victims around the globe.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
How to recognize and avoid tech support scams

A tech support scam is a form of Internet fraud that is currently gaining momentum on the Internet. The scam implements social engineering and fear tactics in order to get the victim to take the bait.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Avoiding ransomware scams on social media

Ransomware is a form of malware that allows cybercriminals to hold your PC, or files on it, for ransom. This is typically much worse than your average spyware or spam, as the crooks behind the ransomware can ask for a great deal of money.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Protecting yourself from online shopping scams

Constant connectivity to the Internet has improved our lives by leaps and bounds. From booking dinner reservations and buying movie tickets to keeping in touch with long-distance friends and finding the perfect gifts, the web offers a wealth of information.

August 08, 2018·4 min read
Email phishing scam claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office

If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the ATO and featuring a Norton logo, please do not click any links, open attachments or respond to the sender. Forward the entire email to the Australian Taxation Office via ReportEmailFraud@ato.gov.au

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Teach your kids to avoid online scams

Surfing the Internet means possible exposure to online scams. Learn the basics to teach your kids to avoid scams online.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
What is phishing? How to recognize and avoid phishing scams

You can avoid being scammed by phishing attacks. Here’s how.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Stay Smart Online 2018: Together We Can Reverse The Threat Of Cybercrime

More than six million Australians fell victim to cybercrime in 2017. Learn how and how can we protect ourselves and our families

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Cyber Monday: 7 tips for safer online shopping

Don’t let cybercriminals stop you from taking advantage of end of year deals. Learn simple safety tips to help shop safely.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Tax Time: The Cybercriminals’ Christmas

EOFY usually means organising tax returns for most working Aussies, but also means the chances of being targeted by cybercrime is higher with a lot more personal information being shared digitally. Learn how cybercrime could affect you at tax time, and our top tips to stay safer at tax time.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
Job-posting scams and how to avoid them

Hunting for a new job? Beware of job-posting scams. Here’s how to identify fake job postings and what to do if you fall victim to one.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Coronavirus phishing emails: How to protect against COVID-19 scams

Scammers are using phishing emails to profit from the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how to help avoid getting scammed.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
DocuSign phishing emails: 4 signs of an attack, and how to protect yourself

Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.

August 08, 2018·3 min read
5 tips to protect yourself from online travel booking scams

Thanks to the Internet, booking travel online is simple. But as your ideas of a spring break or summer vacation take shape, remember to be cautious when making reservations online.

August 08, 2018·4 min read
Protect yourself from mobile scams

With copycat apps growing on official app stores, it’s harder than ever to know whether an app you’re downloading is genuine.

August 08, 2018·2 min read
Video games and COVID-19: How to avoid scams as more people play online

People are spending more time playing online video games due to lockdowns and the coronavirus. Watch out for these scams.

August 08, 2018·3 min read

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