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24-year-old Indian man poses as 67-year-old in bid to fly to Canada

Upon closer inspection the officers found that Gursewak Singh (24 yo) has just dyed his hair and beard white and was wearing glasses to enhance his elderly disguise to look like Rashvindar Singh Sahota (67 yo).

32-year-old man jailed for $400,000 fraud attempt on dead girlfriend’s super and life insurance

The woman's relatives had reported concerns about her financial affairs after the man tried to get a copy of her death certificate.

Property bought in regional Victoria with fraudulent funds seized by authorities

The individual responsible for the purchase, a 31-year-old man, had been sentenced to imprisonment in August 2023 for his involvement in an $800,000 GST fraud scheme.

Chinese criminal gang allegedly accused of laundering $39 million in illicit cash

The accused syndicate members from Box Hill, Doncaster East and Chinese national, have been charged with one count each of dealing with money or property.

28-year-old Indian national sentenced over $153,000 Sydney spoofing scam

The members of this criminal syndicate posed as Australian government employees, including the AFP, and scammed vulnerable members of the community.

What ‘psychological warfare’ tactics do scammers use, and how can you protect yourself?

Scammers play on your emotions to provoke reactions that cloud judgement.

$5 million in assets confiscated of alleged family day care fraudster

Operation Velo uncovered alleged false subsidy claims coordinated by a Perth-based family day care service provider.

Can Australia make banks pay for scam losses like United Kingdom?

Scam-related losses are soaring, and banks are falling short of detecting, stopping and recovering losses.

Australians lost more than $3bn to scammers in 2022, Here are 5 emerging scams to be aware

Year upon year, we’re witnessing a rise in monetary losses to fraud. Behind these figures sit millions of Australians who experience a range of financial and non-financial harms.

Sydney lawyer jailed for 12 years for role in $105 million tax fraud

AFP Assistant Commissioner Kirsty Schofield said this outcome was the result of diligent investigation and financial analysis in the wake of the initial Operation Elbrus arrests.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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