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Scam alert issued for the Hunter

A warning has been issued to Hunter residents as scammers ramp up efforts to trick people into handing over money and personal details.

New scam awareness campaign welcomed after Hunter dad almost duped

A Hunter resident has welcomed the federal government’s new scam awareness campaign, which encourages people to STOP. CHECK. PROTECT.

Youth ‘techspertise’ saving next gen thousands

Younger generations are sharing their techspertise for good, with 77% having helped their parents stay safe online and avoid scams.

Warning: Anti-scam fakers robbing callers of thousands

"Hi, this is the National Anti-Scam Centre, your phone number is being used in a scam in China, I can help you clear your record."

Hunter residents not immune to cunning scammers

Hunter residents are among the thousands of hard-working people being ripped off by scammers on a daily basis.

More than $1.2 billion lost in scams, ACCC reports

The amount the average Aussie loses per year to scammers has gone up 84% since 2019, here's what we're falling for..

SCAM: Australian Digital Health Agency warns of weight loss con

Don’t fall for weight loss scam using My Health Record logo - warning from Australian Digital Health Agency.

Hunter among top five scamming postcodes

Three Hunter suburbs are among the highest hit by scammers, costing Australians more than $1.4 million this year, leading nbn to launch 'Scamfit'.
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