Scamwatch has revealed four new hoaxes targeting Optus customers, warning scammers will use the data breach and target victims in 'any way that they can'.
Scamwatch revealed four new hoaxes targeting Optus customers warning scammers would use the data breach and target people in"any way that they can".
Stream more local news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 "Optus is not contacting people about issuing new sim cards. Delete these messages," Scamwatch said. Scammers are also posing as the telco to send out fake emails alerting customers about an"issue" with a bill.The agency warned any messages appearing to offer compensation to customers following the data breach are a scam.
And lastly, the agency warned any messages appearing to offer compensation to customers following the data breach are a scam.
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