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Westpac has added to in branch technology to better flag scams and fraudulent behaviour – 10 August 2020
Westpac has introduced new technology to combat the increase in scamming activity during the Corona virus lockdown. Westpac’s new technology will send bank tellers real-time alerts as payments are being processed.
Early release fraud concerns around differing bank account details – 10 August 2020
AFP anti-fraud Taskforce Iris charged three people with allegedly submitting false claims to gain early access to superannuation payments totalling $113,500.
GE settled ATO audit for $273m in UK ‘tax fraud’ case – 7 August 2020
US multinational General Electric made a $273 million settlement with the Australian Tax Office, over transactions linked to fraud allegations in the United Kingdom.
Scamwatch: Has someone asking for money threatened you with arrest? – 7 August 2020
Article describes the current key fraudulent and dishonest activities as identified by the Australian Community Media, scamwatch.gov.au and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s website.
