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Billions lost to scams with the most vulnerable Australians targeted

Published 17 April 2023, 9:49 am
Australians lost $3.1 billion to scams last year, but the real figure is likely to be higher, as not all are reported. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot.
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