Westpac data shows the 4207 postcode recorded the eighth highest proportion of scams in Queensland.
This postcode encompasses a large part of Logan, including the south from Eagleby to Cedar Creek.
The top scam types driving the largest losses were investment scams, remote access scams and business email compromise.
Westpac’s Head of Fraud Prevention, Ben Young is urging all people to be wary.
“Our data shows scammers aren’t letting location limit what they do, with impacts seen in all corners of the country,” Mr Young said.
“The current scam-demic we’re facing is widespread.
“We’re finding scammers are having the biggest impact in communities with increasing economic activity, or those with ageing populations.”
Westpac data shows 61 to 75-year-olds reported almost one third (32%) of all reported cases – the highest number of claims.
“Scammers aren’t necessarily out there stalking the streets of these postcodes,” Mr Young said.
“They’re constantly evolving the way they target people, with many scams originating online or on social media platforms,.
“This includes investment scams which account for around fifty per cent of all losses, as well as various buying and selling scams which evolve with the latest trends.
“These scams need to be shut down at the source.”
