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Melbourne money mule sentenced for laundering over $200k stolen from businesses

Among the frauds, more than $17,000 was traced to a BEC scam targeting an Australian construction company.

Pakistan national charged with defrauding 100 Australians in $1 million mobile scam

ScamWatch reports phone scams have cost Australians $71 million in 2024 alone, with almost 34,000 incidents reported.

Could a recent ruling change the game for scam victims? Here’s why the banks will be watching closely

An AFCA determination is binding on the relevant bank or other financial institution, which has no direct right of appeal.

Australia imposes sanctions on Russian cybercriminals linked to Evil Corp

For over a decade, Evil Corp has orchestrated major cyber incidents, including ransomware attacks across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the US

Pair jailed over $36,000 card shimming scam

The $12,935 in cash, multiple shimming devices, false identity documents, electronic devices, card readers and SIM cards have been forfeited to the Crown

Bank employee sentenced for identity theft and fraud after allegedly swindling $53,000

The man utilised bank customer details to open falsely registered accounts and obtain numerous debit cards.

Fiji takes strong stance against online scams, aims to raise public awareness

In a significant step, the Taskforce announced the first-ever National Anti-Scam Awareness Week, scheduled for 26-30 August 2024.

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.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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