Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Analysis from AUCyber has highlighted that social media platforms are being increasingly used to scam Australian children, resulting in losses of over AUD $129,700 in 2024 thus far. AUCyber, recognised for its expertise in cyber security within Australia, reports that social media serves as the primary platform for…
Called themselves National Workers something or other. Confirming that I've worked in 'industry' previously (I haven't.) When I asked which industry the caller said "I was going to ask you that. Was it in a noisy environment?" So obviously more ambulance-chasing lawyers. I called the number back and they're a company called Advice Direct, based in Blackburn, obviously with local offices but they don't accept incoming calls. Surprise surprise