Scammers Target Social Networking Sites, Police Warn - ABC Regional Online- About: Romance And Relationships

Police warn that internet-based social networking and dating sites are providing fertile ground for online scammers and fraudsters. The Queensland Police Service hosting a two-day fraud symposium in Brisbane to discuss ways to combat advanced fee scams, which target individuals via email. The scam persuades victims to help move large sums of money in return for a fee. Detective Superintendent Brian Hay says the so-called Nigerian scam has fleeced Australians of millions of dollars, and scammers are developing new ways to con people. Superintendent Hay says that the major danger of online social sites is they are continually providing new ways for online scammers to operate. read more

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