Online fraud and scams increase as vigilance falls
Online fraud and scams surged in 2025, driven by adaptive cybercriminals and AI's role in deception, according to the Australian Institute of Criminology's report. The study revealed that nearly half of the 10,593 surveyed Australians experienced cybercrime, with small businesses particularly affected. The report highlights the need for a new scam prevention framework to protect consumers.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 05:13 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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