The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
Australians lose nearly $70m to online scams, with victims ensnared by romance and lottery hoaxes, says consumer watchdog.
Trade Me alerts users to a new scam targeting recent bidders with fraudulent fixed price offers. Urges caution and outlines safety tips.
Google is warning users to beware of scams that offer ways to make fast money using the popular Web search engine.
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