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Melbourne man sentenced for conducting fake marriage ceremonies

The man deceived five couples, charging between $700 and $1000 for his services as a fake marriage celebrant.

Dodgy Job Ads Under Fire: Fair Work Ombudsman Issues $89,000 in Fines

“We are calling on all job websites to maximise awareness to employers, recruiters and the public about the importance of advertising legal minimum wages."

Melbourne man sentenced to two years for cyber-enabled identity theft

The conviction followed an international investigation into a website selling fraud-enabling technology, responsible for over $1 million in stolen funds from Australian victims.

Melbourne Woman Charged in Alleged Facebook Marketplace Scams

The woman is accused of deceiving at least 20 victims across Australia.

AFP helps ransomware extortion victims in global operation against LockBit

The AFP is working with state and territory police to work through the 119 reports of crime involving Australian businesses and individuals who were targeted by LockBit.

Job scams are on the rise, What are they, and how can you protect yourself?

Scammers target their victims based on their online behaviour, financial situation, needs and even vulnerability to certain types of persuasion.

Australians lose $5,200 every minute to scams: Could a simple government action curb this trend? Why the inaction?

If banks had to reimburse money lost, they’d have more of a reason to keep it safe.

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.

Valentine’s Day ‘Pig Butchering’ scams targeting Australians, AFP warns lonely hearts

Don’t be embarrassed. Alert your authorities, and think about telling your friends, family or community what happened.

Must-read

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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