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Scams & Cybercrime Event: Thursday 23rd
17 September 2021

Last year, Australians lost a total of $851 million to scams.
Each year, scammers find new ways to target Australians to steal their money, information and even their identity.
Join two of Australia’s most prominent cybercrime authorities to hear about the types of scams that are on the rise and how to reclaim your identity, should it be stolen.
Panellists
• Detective Superintendent Matt Craft, Commander of the Cybercrime Squad
• Dr David Lacey, Managing Director of IDCARE (Australia and New Zealand’s national identity and cyber support service).
• The discussion will be hosted by Anna Bligh, CEO of the ABA.
| Details: When: Thursday 23 September Start: 2pm Finish: 3pm Microsoft Teams Webinar |
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