It’s currently Scams Awareness Week, a timely reminder for Western Plains residents to stay vigilant against the rising tide of online scams.
Consumer Action Law Centre CEO Stephanie Tonkin said more can be done to battle this modern-day scourge and the Federal Government needs to take immediate action in light of new scam data that reveals a surge in everyday Australians being robbed.
In the first half of 2025, Scamwatch received 108,305 scam reports, totaling $174.8 million in reported losses, which is a 26 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024…