phishing

Cracked smartphone on a dark table at night displaying a text message notification that says “Hi Dad,” symbolising the start of a scam.

“Hi Dad, I Dropped My Phone”: How to Spot This Scam And What To Do If You Get One

A late‑night buzz from an unknown number. A message that sounds exactly like your child. A believable accident, a broken phone, a new SIM card arriving at the exact moment you’re tired, distracted, and least likely to double‑check anything. That’s why the “Hi Mum / Hi Dad” scam works. It doesn’t rely on hacking. It […]

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A hand‑drawn, softly coloured illustration showing a person holding a smartphone displaying a fake ATO tax refund SMS message. The banner at the top reads “ATO Tax Scams: How to Spot One and What to Look Out For.”

ATO Tax Scams: How to Spot One and What to Look Out For

Tax season is when Australians are most vulnerable to scams, and scammers know it. Every year, thousands of people receive fake ATO and myGov messages designed to steal refunds, personal information, or access to accounts. If you work, lodge, or claim anything through myGov, these scams are aimed directly at you. I write a lot

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