Stay alert, scammers don’t take holidays.
As the holiday season ramps up, online shopping in Australia hits its peak, bringing both excitement and a higher risk of scams.
The Defence Bank blog.
As the holiday season ramps up, online shopping in Australia hits its peak, bringing both excitement and a higher risk of scams.
Australians are losing millions to online shopping scams, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, shoppers are being urged to stay alert.
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