Tag: online scam

  • ACCC reports 30% rise in cyber crime and online scams

    ACCC reports 30% rise in cyber crime and online scams

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has claimed that reported business scams and cyber crime relating to scams rose by around 30% in 2016, leading to greater concerns about online security and the targeting of businesses. The Commission’s Scamwatch program had reported the rise in the number of businesses being subjected to fake invoices and payment…