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Investment & Romance Apr 3, 2026
She Lost $175,000 to a Pig Butchering Scam. Here Is How It Works.

Scammers build trust through months of fake romance then redirect victims into fake crypto investments. One woman lost her entire life savings. Here are the red flags and how to protect yourself.

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AI & DeepfakesApr 3, 2026
The 3 Finger Test That Breaks Deepfake Scammers. Does It Still Work?

A cybersecurity expert caught a deepfake scammer with a simple test on a video call. Here is how it works and why newer AI may already beat it.

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Identity & InvestmentMar 26, 2026
Two Scams Hitting Australia Hard Right Now โ€” Medicare Texts and Fake Investment Ads

Fake Medicare renewal texts are stealing identities, and AI deepfake investment ads are draining savings. Both are designed to look completely real.

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Jobs & EmploymentMar 23, 2026
Fake Job Scams Are Exploding in Australia โ€” Here's What You Need to Know

Job scams targeting Australians aged 24 and under more than doubled in 2025 โ€” a 132% increase with over $2.2 million lost.

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PhishingMar 20, 2026
Australia Post Postcode Scam Is Back โ€” And It's Getting Smarter

A new wave of SMS phishing messages impersonating Australia Post is circulating. The fake sites walk you through multiple steps before draining your card.

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CryptoMar 18, 2026
Top Crypto Scams Circulating This Week โ€” March 18, 2026

Fake presale tokens and wallet drainer links are surging across Telegram and social media. Our AI flagged a wave of new tactics this week.

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