Scamwatch is urging Australians to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, following a significant rise in \u2018Hi Mum\u2019 scams in recent months.<\/p>\n
The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged their phone and are making contact from a new number. This is often followed up with requests for money to help urgently pay a bill, contractor or replace the phone. Scamwatch suggests that if you receive such a text, first try ringing the person\u2019s number: if they pick up \u2013 you know it\u2019s a scam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Scamwatch is urging Australians to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, following a significant rise in \u2018Hi Mum\u2019 scams in recent months. The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged their phone and are making contact from a new number. This is often followed up … <\/p>\n