Scamwatch has received 24,000 reports of stolen personal information this year – an increase of 55 per cent compared with the same time last year. With more people working and socialising online. The Australian Consumer watchdog, has stated there has been a sharp increase in scammers seeking personal information. Once a scammer has that information, they can access bank accounts or superannuation, take out loans in someone else’s name or impersonate them on social media to try to get money from family and friends.
https://7news.com.au/travel/coronavirus/huge-spike-in-id-scams-during-covid-19-c-1243904
