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SCAM WARNING FOR LOCALS 

April 17, 2023 9:17 am in by

phishing gdb5c5a607 640 Riverland and Mallee locals are being warned again to be wary of scams.

Online scams are the latest hot bed for activity, With Australians loosing $3 billion dollars last year to criminals alone.

Investment scams, Remote access & payment redirection were the three largest categories, with romance scams sitting just behind.

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The average reported loss is $20,000 however it’s widely understood the real losses could be far higher with many not reporting scam activity.

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