1399: COVID Cons & the Rise of Remote Access Scams

So far this year scammers have stolen more than $7.2 million from
Australians by gaining access to home computers, an increase of
184 per cent compared to the same period last year.



A Murraylands man has been caught out by a paypal text message
scam this week and Fleurieu Police have issued a warning to
residents over a phone scam which has escalated into two men
impersonating police officers and searching a victim’s house
earlier in the month.



The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Dini Soulio, joins Jennie
Lenman to share information about the latest scams affecting our
regions and what consumers can do to protect themselves.



More information on scams is on the Scamwatch website, including
how to make a report and where to get help. You can also contact
CBS on 131 882.