by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | News & Analysis
A recent QLD scam involves an unknown person telling the resident that there is a warrant out for their arrest and that their name is linked to a series of criminal offences. Scammers typically ask for money to be sent via wire transfer as money cannot be easily...
by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | News & Analysis
A prominent African community leader in Melbourne is accused of dozens of serious financial crimes, including dishonestly obtaining $4.2 million and stealing $25,300 from a company that helps troubled youths....
by admin | Jul 6, 2020 | News & Analysis
Last year, Australians reported more than A$634 million was lost to scammers, a significant jump from $489.7 million the year before. Article discuss why fraud is so successful, how social and psychological techniques are used to deceive victims and how to defend...
by admin | Jul 3, 2020 | News & Analysis
Richard Boyle, the former tax office employee turned whistleblower, who lifted the lid on aggressive and unfair targeting of taxpayers, has had 42 charges against him dropped, however prosecutors will proceed with the remaining 24 charges....
by admin | Jul 3, 2020 | News & Analysis
A doctor and the 46-year-old man were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into compulsory third party insurance fraud syndicates. False medical certificates were being submitted to universities in suspected attempts to avoid fees under the NSW...
by admin | Jul 3, 2020 | News & Analysis
In May 2020, the Government announced the success of the testing of the mobile phone porting standard. The standard makes it mandatory for stronger identity checking, including multifactor authentication – to safeguard against mobile numbers being fraudulently ported...
