The floodwaters may have receded in NSW and QLD but many Australians across the country are drowning in the consequences of donating to scam charities promising to support survivors.

2SER Breakfast’s Willy Russo was joined by Stephen Kho, a global lead in cyber security at Avast, to learn how to avoid fake fundraisers.

Tune into Rural Connection every Tuesday morning at 7:45am for your dose of regional news, brought to you by two country girls, Willy Russo and Gabi Warner.