PHOTO: Beware! Phishing scams happen all across the country.
Fishing is a hobby enjoyed by many, but phishing not so much.
Phishing scams are a way cyber criminals trick people into giving out personal information. We’ve all seen the ‘click here to confirm your details’ type messages. They are tempting to click onto, as many fraudulent emails or text messages pretend to be from large organisations you know or trust, such as the ATO or a bank. They may try to steal your online banking logins, credit card details or passwords. Phishing can result in the loss of information, money or identity theft.
NSW Police recently announced they have taken one large scale phisher off the streets – a man allegedly responsible for sending over 17 million fraudulent text messages…