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Whaling and spear phishing and bank change notice scams. Are you protected?

Whaling and spear phishing and bank change notice scams. Are you protected?

In a recent article that appeared in the itnews.com.au, financial scams have been brought squarely into the spotlight again.

It was reported that in South Australia, police have recently issued a warning to companies after a local business was scammed out of $1.5 million by offshore attackers masquerading as a supplier, having obtained sensitive business information through a targeted phishing campaign

Beware! If the ATO or the Sheriff calls you....it is probably a scam!

Beware! If the ATO or the Sheriff calls you....it is probably a scam!

It’s tax time…..and we all know what that means! Yes, it’s time to get the shoebox out, sort the receipts and get organised for your dreaded tax return.

But the start of a new financial year also tends to bring another issue altogether….scammers who are keen to cash in on peoples confusion and lack of time when it comes to filing their return.