Tasmanian Times
Consumer Affairs
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1.9KRomance Baiting Scams On Rise
Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost to Scamwatch last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be...
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Labracadabrador! Scammers Scupper Pupper Plans
COVID isolation might be related to a rise in people scammed by overseas puppy sellers, warn Tasmania Police.
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Rise in Govt Impersonation Scams
Be careful when dealing with messages that appear to come from government agencies, warns Scamwatch.
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Cybercrime Increasing
Tasmanians are being urged to exercise added caution online due to the increase in online scams since the outbreak of COVID-19. According...
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Tigers, Cats and Dogs, oh my! – Can Pets Carry COVID-19?
Following reports of a tiger becoming infected with COVID-19, Australian experts discuss the likelihood that cats and other pets might be a risk...
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Warning on COVID-19 Scams
Tasmanians should be aware scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears around coronavirus and selling products claiming to prevent...
