Social media accounts sold to under-16s to bypass ban
Just over 24 hours into Australia’s social media ban, kids have already found a myriad of loopholes to beat the restrictions.
It only takes a simple online search to find a black market for social media accounts up for sale.
There are dedicated websites aimed at children locked out by the nationwide ban, with the price tag ranging from just $50 to up in the thousands.
However, cyber safety expert Susan McLean told 10 News+ that buyers should be cautious.
She warns the accounts for sale could just be the work of scammers, and slams the government’s blanket ban, which she says increases “the likelihood of harm to young people”.
Watch more from 10 News+ at 10.com.au
Want to see more stories from The New Daily in your Google search results?
- Click here to set The New Daily as a preferred source.
- Tick the box next to "The New Daily". That's it.
Advertisement
