“As we head into peak shopping season, scammers are ramping up their tactics, preying on deal-seeking consumers,” says Mark Anderson, National Security Officer at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand. While shoppers are becoming more aware of common scams, these tactics are evolving. New techno...
Top Abstract The adoption of new technologies presents a risk that inexperienced users may become immersed in a virtual world of cyber-crime featuring fraud, scams, and deceit. In addition to the societal benefits of social interaction technologies (SIT), the adoption of social software tools ...
Awareness and prevention tips on financial scams, cybersecurity and online safety. Hear from industry experts on the latest scams and the rapidly evolving landscape.
In 2023, authorities received more than 14,000 reports of online shopping scams, with almost half of those reports resulting in financial losses that cost Australians almost $6 million.1The right tools and knowledge can help people avoid this and make secure online payments. ...
1. Covid19 had changed consumer mindset on how to buy goods from Traditional stores to Online Shopping 2. E-Commerce has kicked out Malls Dominance in the US and around the world for decades only by the recent 2 years. Mall Buildings had been dormant and abandoned properties in so many ...
Shopping online in Australia has surged in recent years: More than 80% of Aussies shopped online post-pandemic — and that number is expected to grow.1 But how many considered their online safety?To shop safely online, consider the below best practices: Knowing your rights as a buyer. ...
In the US, you can report online dating scams to the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complain Center In the UK, to Action Fraud In Australia, to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission It’s also worth reporting the scam to the relevant online dating site or...
Online investment scams are a global, growing, and uniquely pernicious threat. In newly released data, the Federal Trade Commission attributed more than $4. ...
How to Cheat on Roulette – The Scams That (Almost) Worked As we have mentioned repeatedly, it is impossible to beat the house edge. Even the most popular roulette strategies can only potentially improve your odds to win but would not work. Yet, many people often try to break the rules ...
Before you shop on a website, you’ll probably want to know if it is trustworthy. One way is to use Google to find out if people mention scams, bad customer services and so on. For every sites you’ll find some negative reviews, as you can’t please anyone. But do not let these...