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Romance scam money laundering on the rise, ACCC warns victims can face jail time – 3 October 2020
The ACCC says money-laundering romance scams are on the rise during the pandemic and that scam victims can still be held liable for stolen funds.
ANZ to cough up $10m for unfair fees – 2 October 2020
ANZ has been ordered to pay $10 million in penalties and $1 million in court costs, after the bank was found to have engaged in unconscionable conduct and acted in breach of its licence conditions, by charging customers, unfair fees.
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Top Cambodian General’s Family Tied to $100 Million Australian Fraud – 30 September 2020
Fraudulent Investment schemes around ‘land banks’ link an Australian businessman and his company ‘Aviation 3030 Pty Ltd’ to the Cambodian People’s Party.
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/australia-general-fraud-09302020161441.html
‘Really concerning’: Facial recognition tech sparks fears as government ramps up rollout – 29 September 2020
Experts have warned that the Morrison government’s plan to ramp up the use of facial recognition technology, across services including Centrelink and Medicare, could make life even harder for Australia’s most vulnerable citizens and pose a threat to human rights.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2020/09/30/centrelink-facial-recognition-mygov/
