Fake websites are the latest tool in a wave of online shopping scams — Melinda fell for one and warns they're getting harder to spot

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Australians aged between 35 and 44 are the most susceptible to online shopping scams.
• Last year, according to the ACCC, Australians lost $9.2 million to such scams.
• Deceptive websites can surface as top search results.
• If you've fallen victim to a scam, immediately contact your financial institution and report the incident on the Scamwatch website.

References

• Media Check: ABC News - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.