Tag: Scams

More than 90,000 Australians were ripped off for nearly $90 million in fraud scams in 2013.

As consumers look to avoid the crowds in shopping centres, the number of shoppers heading online for Christmas continues to grow.

The director and sales manager of a telemarketing company have been fined $50,000 each after misleading small businesses over printer cartridges.

The tax return season is almost upon us and experts are warning SMBs to be wary of online scams masked as tax related services by the hackers who are offering them.

Consumer Affairs Victoria has officially launched its ‘Stevie’s Scam School’ program, designed to educate small businesses about the most common scams they should remain vigilant against.

Unsuspecting small businesses are often in the sights of scammers around the end of the financial year, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) suggesting SMBs remain vigilant at this time of year.

Christmas is a hectic time for small business owners – with scammers looking to take advantage of tired and stressed people during the festive season.