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SCAM ALERT: What to do if you receive a call from an unknown international number

Have you been getting missed calls from overseas numbers or people pretending to be from Centrelink, the ATO or other Aussie businesses and organisations?

Mobile phone users are being targeted in an international scam involving missed calls from unknown numbers.

Thousands of people have been stung by this scam, which tempts customers to call a number back. This is when you're convinced to stay on the line and are charged at a premium rate. The longer you stay on the line, the more you're charged

Sunrise Tech expert Val Quinn joined us this morning with all the details on this scam, and handy hints on how to make sure you don't fall victim to it! Watch above.