Take a Second Before You Pay — Keeping Your Money Safe in Your Legal Matter

October is Cyber Security Action Month in Australia. Until last year it was known as Cyber Security Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Take a second. Stay secure.” Scammers rely on speed, pressure and distraction. Pausing to check before you act may be the simplest and most effective way to protect yourself.

When you engage a lawyer, you share some of your most sensitive information, such as your identity documents, your financial records and details about your family. In many matters, large sums of money also change hands. This article explains the one scam you most need to know about and the simple steps you can take to keep your money and your information safe.

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