Cybercrimes targeting older Victorians

Learn about common types of cybercrime against older Victorians and what to do if you have been affected.

Cyber criminals often target older people to steal their money and information.

Older Victorians are considered easy targets for different online scams and cyber related crimes, due to their:

  • trusting nature
  • limited knowledge of technology, and
  • financial resources.

Types of cybercrimes against older people

Some common online scams targeting older Victorians include:

For more information on how to recognise and protect yourself and your devices from cybercrime visit Cybercrime, fraud, scams and online safety.

Why older Victorians are targeted

There are many reasons why cyber criminals target older Victorians online.

How to report cybercrime, fraud and online scams

Cybercrime and online abuse can be serious crimes – reporting them is very important.

When you report a cybercrime, scam, fraud, or online abuse, you help to stop other people from being victims of the same crimes.

If there is an immediate threat to life or risk of harm, always call Triple Zero (000) first.

Report to ReportCyber

You can report the following cybercrimes with ReportCyber:

  • identity theft and fraud
  • online fraud
  • cyber-enabled abuse including online bullying, stalking and harassment
  • image-based online abuse and threats
  • affected devices
  • fake investment schemes
  • online banking and account theft
  • fake romance and relationship scams.

To find out more about ReportCyber and different reporting options, visit Report cybercrime, scams, fraud and online abuse.

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