WA shoppers have lost $400,000 to scams this year – and that’s before BFCM
E-commerce Online shoppers in Western Australia have already lost $396,293 to scams this year, prompting the state government to warn consumers to be vigilant about online scams ahead of the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day sales. “Major sales events are a chance for scammers to prey on excited shoppers looking for a deal, so it’s important to be careful,” said Trish Blake, commissioner for consumer protection at Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation, and Safety. “The best…