Scams, and the con artists behind them, are forever evolving and becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot.
ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites such as scamwatch.gov.au, cyber.gov.au and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s website dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.
Optus customers are urged to watch out for contact from scammers who may have your personal information. File picture
Consumers urged to watch for scams after Optus data breach
- Scamwatch is warning Australians to be on the lookout for increased scam activity following the recent Optus data breach.
- If you are an Optus customer your name, date of birth, phone number, email addresses may have been released.
- For some customers identity document numbers such as driver’s licence or passport numbers could be in the hands of criminals. It is important to be aware that you be may be at risk of identity theft and take urgent action to prevent harm.
- Scammers will use the data breach and target people in any way that they can. You will likely notice an increased number of phishing emails, phone calls, and SMS or social media messages.
- Be wary of new communications and don’t just accept what you’re being told, and do not click any links or open any attachments.
- Optus customers should take immediate steps to secure all of their accounts, particularly their bank and financial accounts. You should also monitor for unusual activity on your accounts and…
