'Hi Mum' scam: More than $2 million has already been scammed

Nadine Morton
August 8 2022 - 9:30am
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police

It starts out like any other message an adult child might send to their Mum, but the simple text exchange has scammed more than $2 million already.

Nadine Morton

Nadine Morton

Senior journalist

Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au