Australians looking to earn extra money through online ‘side hustles’ are being urged to beware of scammers, after reported losses to Scamwatch for jobs and employment scams almost tripled in 2023.
Jobs and employment scams were the fastest growing scam type last year, with Australians reporting over 4,800 job scams to Scamwatch in 2023 leading to losses of $24.7 million, compared to $8.7 million in 2022.
Reports to Scamwatch show that these scams are disproportionally affecting younger Australians aged 18-44 years old, including students looking for part-time work. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including non-resident visa holders are also […]
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