Scams have reached unprecedented levels, with a Brisbane family saying how their relatives were targeted. Here’s how to spot a scam and stop them. According to Australian Competition and Consumer ...

Scams are becoming more and more prevalent, and simply blocking unwanted calls doesn’t always do the trick. They’re so common that experts have coined the term “scam economy.” Unfortunately, it’s easy ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. According to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission data, Australians reported more than 57,000 ...

Over 2 lakh scam reports have been submitted via Sanchar Saathi portal, but officials say most citizens remain unaware of its existence; K’taka alone flagged 14,026 numbers, with action taken on over ...

Once upon a time, when the phone rang it was either someone you knew or a wrong number. Times have changed, unfortunately, and today phones seem to ring nonstop with unsolicited robocalls and, even ...

Wouldn't it be nice if you could block all robocalls before you even have the chance to pick them up? Wireless carriers continue to improve their technology to stop unwanted calls, but a record number ...

Get out your phone. If you’ve ever wanted to see scammers twist in the wind, this may be the best shot you’ve had in a while. Information has been shared with ConsumerAffairs by BeenVerified, ...

If your phone rings just once from a three-digit area code, you may assume the call is coming from somewhere in the United States and be tempted to call the number back. But satisfying your curiosity ...

Mobile users in India are being targeted by a phone scam that charges high rates for returning missed international calls. Scammers use premium rate services that bill hundreds of rupees per minute.

If you have been receiving calls and messages from random international numbers on WhatsApp, it's an indication that you have been targeted by scammers. Most of these calls come from phone numbers ...

We’ve all received a missed call from an unknown number, but what if that call could cost you a lot more than you think? Reliance Jio has issued a warning to its users about a growing scam that is ...