In the lead up to Christmas, Telstra is urging Australians to stay vigilant against holiday scams.
Here are a few things their cyber security experts suggest you look out for.
Beware of the rise in dodgy QR codes infiltrating emails. If it’s from an unexpected source, pause. Before scanning, make sure it’s the real deal.
Also Phishing emails are growing in sophistication, so look out for red flags like offers that are too good to be true or messages that demand immediate action or suggest the risk of financial penalties.
Again, Slow down, verify, and reach out to official contacts.
It’s also worth bookmarking Telstra’s Active Scams page for a comprehensive scam list
