Vulnerable Australians are being swindled out of thousands by “insidious” scammers posing as the NBN and asking customers to do a speed test. Often the target will be asked to go outside and check their NBN box, or to go into another room. NBN Co is a wholesaler, which means it does not sell phone or internet services directly to the public. Do not use contact details supplied by the caller. Originally published as How NBN ‘speed test’ could cost thousands

Source: The Herald August 19, 2020 09:56 UTC