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Online fraud and scams increase as vigilance falls

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ABC News Australia reports that online scams are rising sharply, driven by two trends: organized, industrial-scale offshore scam networks, and cybercriminals using artificial intelligence to evade detection. At the same time, public vigilance is declining. The combination leaves people increasingly vulnerable.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-01/cybercrime-report-...

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