Serious damage can occur when our private information winds up in the wrong hands, with scammers targeting innocent people in any way they can.
Recent data breaches are more proof that widespread scams and fraud are mounting – and millions are getting caught in the middle. The Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ) estimates that identity theft, scams and credit card fraud cost Kiwis $36 million in the past two years.
However, there are extra steps we can take to protect ourselves. Here’s how...
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