Public warned of new spate of consumer scams

The public has been warned to be on the lookout for a host of new scams being used by fraudsters to con consumers out of their money.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has compiled a list of scams which are currently in operation alongside long-established practices such as “phishing”.

“There are many ways that you can fall victim to a scam or fraud,” the commission advises. “The best defence is to be on your guard. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”