Online Scams in Brisbane

Fake Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

Scammers set up rogue Wi-Fi access points with names mimicking legitimate public networks in Brisbane tourist precincts, particularly in café-dense areas of South Bank, the CBD, and Fortitude Valley. Once connected, all traffic passes through the attacker's device, enabling capture of login credentials, banking details, and personal information. The Australian government's Scamwatch service has flagged this method as a growing threat at popular tourist and entertainment venues.