New methods scammers are using to steal from Australians and what can be done to stop it

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Don't be too quick to give your details to a scammer Source: Getty Images

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning people to be aware of scams that are becoming more elaborate when it comes to manipulating potential victims. Looking at the data - people aged 65 and older are still most often targeted group. But there's evidence of increased susceptibility among more Australians including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. That story by Dom Vukovic for SBS News, produced by Praba Maheswaran for SBS Tamil.


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