Hanging up on scammers: how to protect yourself from phishing phone calls
Most Australians receive an alarming robocall at some point, but experts warn fraudsters are becoming far more sophisticated
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Most Australians receive an alarming robocall at some point, but experts warn fraudsters are becoming far more sophisticated
New South Wales residents are being warned about a new phone scam where the caller pretends to be from the police. NSW Police Force said the scammers threatened the call recipients with fines or arrest.
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