1477: How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams

Australians have already lost about $12.9 million to online
shopping so far this year, and the ACCC is urging consumers to
watch out for dodgy deals as pre-holiday sales approach.



Scamwatch has received over 26,000 reports of online shopping
scams, more than the total reported through all of 2020. 
ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard joins Jennie Lenman to talk about
the phenomenon and share some tips for avoiding getting duped.



More information on scams is on the Scamwatch website, including
how to make a report and where to get help. Information about
consumer guarantees is also available on the ACCC website.