212b how to avoid financial scams online

Financial scams are far too common in Australia and it's easy to fall victim to one. Today's guest, Tracy Hall had over $300,000 in life savings stolen by her partner, she had no idea he was a serial con-man. In today's episode Tracy shares some of the ways to spot a financial or romantic scam and how to protect yourself.

To hear more of Tracy's story, listen to episode 719b on the this is money podcast.

For more resources to protect yourself from scams, go to the Scamwatch website: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

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