Scamwatch – DIGIT INFO

Australian crypto scams increased by over 162% with nearly $150M lost

DIGIT — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:45:09 +0000

While the total figures are “alarming,” crypto scams accounted for 7.1% of the total $2.08 billion stolen from Australians in 2022.

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Aussies warned to avoid crypto paper wallets they find on the street

DIGIT — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:49:40 +0000

Fraudsters have reportedly been leaving fake crypto paper wallets in public places as part of a scam to dupe Australians out of their crypto.

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Scammers Pick Bank Transfers Over Cryptocurrency, Australian Report Reveals

DIGIT — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:00:59 +0000

Investment scams have been by far the most common type in Australia recently, a new report by the country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. And while a growing number of Australians fall victim to fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency, bank transfers remain the scammers’ favorite way to extract money. Australians Lose $670 Million to Scammers in a […]

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