Scammers expected to ramp up their efforts over the coming weeks

Locals planning to relax or go online shopping over the holiday season are being warned that scammers won’t be taking a break.

Experts are saying that they expect cybercriminals to be stepping up their efforts over the festive season, and it’s a timely reminder to watch out for suspicious emails and text messages, as well as fake websites.

It comes as Google reveals it blocked or removed more than 5.5 billion ads last year and more than 12 million suspicious advertiser accounts.

Google Australia’s Policy Manager, Bec Turner, says we can’t afford to let our guard down.

https://www.scamwatch.gov.au

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