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Calls to be smarter than scammers in scam awareness week

blankby Lia EdwardsAugust 25, 2025August 26, 2025

Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams as Scams Awareness Week runs from 25–29 August, with new figures showing both the scale of the problem and the importance of vigilance.

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