Beware of scams: Attractive discounts could heighten fraud risk

Australians lost millions to scams in 2020.

Australians lost millions to scams in 2020. Source: iStockphoto

Experts warn that scammers use native languages to gain immigrants' trust and then exploit them with tactics like discount offers and fake requests for help. The more enticing the offer, the higher the fraud risk. Stay cautious with free discounts. For more insights, listen to Ms. Jawaria Mahmood a cybersecurity expert from Western Australia, on this podcast.



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