Scams stories

Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.

BioCatch posts record ARR above $185 million as it adds 90 banks, blocks $4 billion in fraud and expands its global trust network.

Nearly half of New Zealand’s online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.

West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.

Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.

OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.

SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.

Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

AI tools and online deals help drive a 5% rise in Australian Christmas retail spending, with discount and department stores surging.

UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.