'Hi Mum' phone scam costs parents $2 million
Police cybercrime experts are warning Australians to be extra vigilant after more than $2 million was stolen under the 'Hi Mum" mobile phone scam over past months.
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Police cybercrime experts are warning Australians to be extra vigilant after more than $2 million was stolen under the 'Hi Mum" mobile phone scam over past months.
Jan Lenton thought she was lending her son some much-needed emergency cash - but $4500 later she realised she'd been the victim of a cruel scam.
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