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Please be aware that the latest scam targeting banks across Australia involves scammers posting fake adverts on search engines like Google that direct people to fake websites.

Australian toll road users are receiving phony but genuine-looking text messages and emails warning them they haven't paid their fees and demanding immediate payment. By clicking on a link, motorists are potentially giving scammers access to their credit cards to rack up thousands of dollars in charges.

Australians lost almost $2 billion to scams in 2021, and a great way to beat the online felons is by setting up a PayID that links a BSB and account number to a registered phone, email, or ABN.

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.