by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | News & Analysis
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched the next phase of its action plan to combat scams, unveiling a suite of new resources on their website. The tools are designed to help Australians protect themselves on their home and mobile phones from...
by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | News & Analysis
Police in Queensland have charged a man for ‘money muling’ and warns others against getting doing the same. Police allege network of offenders obtain millions of dollars through technology scams, the ‘mule’ receives the funds deposited and receives a commission for...
by admin | Jul 29, 2020 | News & Analysis
ASIC has taken action to wind up the unregistered investment scheme ‘MyWealth Manager’, after finding that funds of approximately $7 million raised by the scheme, were not invested for the promoted purposes....
by admin | Jul 28, 2020 | News & Analysis
Alana Hodge who managed tax obligations for seven businesses, lodged 47 false Business Activity Statements (BAS) and amendments without her clients’ knowledge. She then tried to obtain around $65,000 in GST refunds....
by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | News & Analysis
Often the invoice at the center of the crime during payment fraud. The article looks at the invoice’s role in supplier payment redirect scams and credential theft.....
by admin | Jul 27, 2020 | News & Analysis
Eight ‘virtual kidnappings’ have been reported to NSW Police this year, with scammers targeting Chinese international students and successfully stealing $3.2 million in ransom payments....
