Scams
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Scammers Praying On Renters
As the housing market continues to be tight, many people are turning to social media platforms to find a place to rent. Unfortunately, scammers are

Chinese Authority Scams
Chinese Authority Scams are a growing concern for Chinese communities in Australia and the US. These scams involve criminals impersonating Chinese government officials, such as

What is Hacking?
Hacking is the act of gaining unauthorised access to a computer system or network. It can be done for malicious purposes, such as stealing data

Dating and Romance Scams
Dating and romance scams are becoming increasingly common, with criminals taking advantage of people’s desire for companionship and love. Romance scammers create fake identities on

Ransomware and Malware
Ransomware and malware are both types of malicious software that can be installed on your computer without your knowledge. Once installed, these programs can lock

Ponzi Schemes
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam which generates returns for earlier investors with money taken from later investors. This is similar to a

Investment Scams
What are investment scams? Investment scams are schemes that promise investors high returns, quick money or guaranteed returns in exchange for investing money. Scammers may

What Are Cryptocurrency Scams?
Cryptocurrency scams are a type of investment fraud that can take many forms, from phishing scams to rug pulls. Since crypto’s blockchain technology isn’t regulated