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Banks would invest in systems to stop scams if they were liable for losses incurred by customers, the Consumer Action Law Centre says.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed a “three-pronged approach” to ensure Australia will no longer be an attractive target for cyber criminals.

Speaking at a Law Council forum, ACCC chair and former Gilbert + Tobin partner Gina Cass-Gottlieb has outlined a three-step plan to ensure that Australia will no longer be an attractive target for cy

Dozens of sites removed in first three weeks.

Another step to stop Australians losing money.

The ACCC has found scams led to $2 billion in losses last year, and banks are keen to ensure they’re not the only ones picking up the bill.

Scam texts are increasingly frustrating and endangering Australians. So how can you protect yourself and wh...

A strengthened draft Anti-Scam Industry Code - which now targets scam SMS messages as well as phone calls - has been released for public comment by Co...

The Federal Government says it has taken strong action to shut down scam text messages, making an important regulatory amendment empowering the teleco...

Australia's new defence in its battle against scammers has taken the form of new regulation that will give ...