Scam Alert - Fake Voicemails & COVID Passport SMS

Episode 1427,   Sep 07, 2021, 03:48 AM

A new phone scam appears to be preying on people’s hopes of enjoying reduced COVID restrictions once they are fully vaccinated

Meantime, thousands of people have been receiving scam messages since August about fake missed calls or voicemails.

The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, Dini Soulio, joins Jennie Lenman to share information about the latest scams and what consumers can do to protect themselves.
 
More information on scams is on the Scamwatch website, including how to make a report and where to get help. You can also contact CBS on 131 882.