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Mum of seven allegedly led syndicate which made $800k from welfare fraud – 17 November 2020
Istarlin Hassan, a mother of seven has been charged with being at the centre of a web of scammers who made $800,000 from fake welfare claims and took money meant for people living with disabilities. It is alleged that the mother and four others, began a fraudulent family day care operation in 2014 to pilfer money from government childcare benefits, parenting payments and NDIS payments.
Elderly NSW man allegedly defrauded of $800,000 by carer and lawyer – 17 November 2020
The carer and the lawyer of an elderly NSW man have been charged over an elaborate scam that allegedly saw them alter his will and buy a house without his knowledge, allegedly defrauding him out of almost $1 million.
Nine board was sent anonymous email before Hugh Marks resigned – 16 November 2020
Nine Entertainment board was sent an anonymous email containing complaints about behaviour at the company in the days before outgoing chief executive Hugh Marks abruptly resigned. In the Herald Hugh Marks revealed that he had begun a relationship with Alexi Baker, who reported directly to him.
Australia: Legal liability when your business email has been hacked – 13 November 2020
Article details actions required and legal position and of businesses that fall victim to online scams and in particular to invoice fraud, which has become an increasingly popular type of online scam.
