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Criminals ‘using virus to rort and defraud’ – 4 August 2020
Australia’s watchdog and crime agencies are combating a wave of COVID-19 fraud and corruption amid ASIC reports of a 20 per cent spike in misconduct claims.
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Why a Point Cook mum stole $150k from her boss – 4 August 2020
A Point Cook mum stole $150,000 from her ex-boss because she craved a “more comfortable” lifestyle, a court has heard. Kristy Carey, 42, was sentenced in the County Court to a three-year community correction order after pleading guilty to obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
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‘Trusted’ NAB staffer stole $620,000 to buy land, clear – 4 August 2929
A “trusted” NAB employee who worked in a variety of roles over ten years, including handling default accounts, has been caught using his high-level Docklands HQ access to fleece almost $620,000.
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Cyber criminals jump on ERS – 4 August 2020
Reports of cybercrime increased significantly as the economy responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACCC’s focus has been on detecting criminal activity such as scams and cartels, especially after the government announced changes to superannuation access and JobKeeper programs.
https://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/cyber-criminals-jump-on-ers-169913119
