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Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $221 million to scammers in 2023*. Here are some common scams targeted towards the #elderly. #Impersonation scams: Scammers impersonate the ATO, Medicare and other government organisations to try and trick into paying money and sharing personal information. #Friendship and romance scams: Elderly who are lonely are targeted by scammers by pretending to be prospective companions. Their aim is to gain your trust to cause financial and emotional harm. #Tech-support scams: These scams usually start with a call or email that appears to be from a large telecommunications or computer company, such as Telstra, the NBN or Microsoft to tell you that you have a computer  or internet problem and they can fix it. They convince victims to install software that gives them remote access to their computers which is then used to steal personal information or money. #Investment Scams: Scammers offer fake investment opportunities promising high returns with little risk. These scams can be particularly devastating, as they may involve significant sums of money. #Door-to-Door Scams: Scammers go door-to-door offering services or products that are either overpriced or never delivered. They may also pose as charity workers to solicit donations. #Phishing scams: Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into believing they are from a trusted organisation or a person you know. They trick you to give out personal information such as your passwords and credit card numbers. #Hi Mum/Dad Scam: This involves a message from an unknown number, claiming to be a family member who has lost their phone and needs money urgently. To educate your elderly clients about the latest scams they need to be aware of, how to identify them and what actions they can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $221 million to scammers in 2023*. Here are some common scams targeted towards the #elderly. #Impersonation scams: Scammers impersonate the ATO, Medicare and other government organisations to try and trick into paying money and sharing personal information. #Friendship and romance scams: Elderly who are lonely are targeted by scammers by pretending to be prospective companions. Their aim is to gain your trust to cause financial and emotional harm. #Tech-support scams: These scams usually start with a call or email that appears to be from a large telecommunications or computer company, such as Telstra, the NBN or Microsoft to tell you that you have a computer  or internet problem and they can fix it. They convince victims to install software that gives them remote access to their computers which is then used to steal personal information or money. #Investment Scams: Scammers offer fake investment opportunities promising high returns with little risk. These scams can be particularly devastating, as they may involve significant sums of money. #Door-to-Door Scams: Scammers go door-to-door offering services or products that are either overpriced or never delivered. They may also pose as charity workers to solicit donations. #Phishing scams: Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into believing they are from a trusted organisation or a person you know. They trick you to give out personal information such as your passwords and credit card numbers. #Hi Mum/Dad Scam: This involves a message from an unknown number, claiming to be a family member who has lost their phone and needs money urgently. To educate your elderly clients about the latest scams they need to be aware of, how to identify them and what actions they can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

This is Scams Awareness Week, so it's the perfect time to become more scam aware. #Youth in Australia are increasingly targeted by some of these common ones: #Online Shopping Scams: Fake online stores or sellers on social media platforms sell products that never arrive after payment. #Sextortion Scams: Scammers threaten to share intimate images or videos unless the victim pays a ransom. #Bank Transfer Scams: Scammers trick victims into transferring money as high-school students likely have a part-time job. #Gaming Scams: Young gamers are targeted by offering in-game items or achievements in exchange for money or gift card codes which they never receive. #Fake Contests: Scammers offer fake contest winnings, asking for personal information or fees to claim the prize. Always verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests to be cautious of unsolicited communications. If you have been a victim of any of the above, please report to https://lnkd.in/fNrQBHT To educate your staff and students about the latest scams you need to be aware of and what actions you can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

This is Scams Awareness Week, so it's the perfect time to become more scam aware. #Youth in Australia are increasingly targeted by some of these common ones: #Online Shopping Scams: Fake online stores or sellers on social media platforms sell products that never arrive after payment. #Sextortion Scams: Scammers threaten to share intimate images or videos unless the victim pays a ransom. #Bank Transfer Scams: Scammers trick victims into transferring money as high-school students likely have a part-time job. #Gaming Scams: Young gamers are targeted by offering in-game items or achievements in exchange for money or gift card codes which they never receive. #Fake Contests: Scammers offer fake contest winnings, asking for personal information or fees to claim the prize. Always verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests to be cautious of unsolicited communications. If you have been a victim of any of the above, please report to https://lnkd.in/fNrQBHT To educate your staff and students about the latest scams you need to be aware of and what actions you can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

It is Scams Awareness Week (26th- 30th August 2024), so it's the perfect time to become more scam aware. #International students in Australia are vulnerable to several types of scams which include: #Accommodation Scams: Scammers pose as landlords or real estate agents, offering rental properties that don’t exist or aren’t available. They may ask for upfront payments for rent or bond, which they then steal. #Job Scams: Fake job offers that require upfront payments for training are common. Sometimes, these involve illegal activities. #Education Agent Scams: Some scammers pose as education agents, promising guaranteed admission to universities or discounted tuition fees in exchange for large sums of money. #Tax Scams: Scammers impersonate the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), threatening students with arrest or deportation unless they pay a supposed tax debt immediately. #Social Engineering Scams: This involves manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information. It can include blackmail, manipulation, or image-based abuse. Newly arrived international students are not aware of the 'language' used in Australia and fall victim to scams that are otherwise easily identifiable. Always verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests and be cautious of unsolicited communications. If you have been a victim of any of the above, please report to https://lnkd.in/fNrQBHT To educate your staff and students, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness

It is Scams Awareness Week (26th- 30th August 2024), so it's also the perfect time to become more scam aware. #Migrants in Australia are vulnerable to several types of scams. Here are some common ones: #Visa Scams: Scammers may promise guaranteed visas in exchange for large sums of money. They might contact individuals via email, phone, or social media, offering fake job opportunities or visa sponsorships. #Employment Scams: Migrants might be offered jobs that require upfront payments for training or equipment. Sometimes, these jobs don’t exist, or the conditions are exploitative, with wages far below the legal minimum. #Fake Migration Agents: Some scammers pose as registered migration agents and charge high fees for services they never provide. It’s important to verify that any migration agent is registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority, OMARA #Threats of Deportation: Scammers may impersonate officials from the Department of Immigration, threatening deportation unless a fine is paid immediately. These threats are often accompanied by demands for personal information and money. #Identity Theft: Scammers might ask for personal details and identity documents under the guise of processing a visa or job application. This information can then be used for identity theft. To protect yourself, always verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests through official Australian Government channels and be cautious of unsolicited communications. If you have been a victim of any of the above, please report to https://lnkd.in/fNrQBHT To educate your clients and communities, reach out: info@techaware.au #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness

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Building Safe Habits Online By providing constant reminders, children can develop healthy habits around online safety. Just like reminding them to look both ways before crossing the street helps reinforce pedestrian safety, regular reminders about online safety can help ingrain good habits. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #onlinesafety

Developmental considerations for educating children Children's brains are still developing, and their ability to retain information may not be as strong as that of adults. Regular reminders help compensate for this by providing ongoing support for their learning. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #onlinesafety

Reinforcement of Learning People may not remember everything they're taught immediately. Regular reminders help reinforce the lessons and ensure they stick over time. #onlinesafety #cybereducation #cyberawareness