How to avoid falling for online shopping scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

There’s nothing quite like a major online sale to have us reaching for the credit cards in the hopes of nabbing a bargain (or ten), but with Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, the need for increased diligence around our online safety is at an all-time high. 

According to latest government figures, Australians are predicted to lose a record amount of money to scams in 2019, with the final figure set to exceed $532 million by the end of the year. To help ensure you’re not one of these unfortunate Aussies, here are some of the easiest and most effective ways to spot an online scam and keep your online information safe. Read more...