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ASIC on the hunt for unlicensed advice and scams – 2 June 2020
ASIC is has formed two working groups to target people who are providing unlicensed financial advice and scams that target unwary consumers during the pandemic.
https://www.professionalplanner.com.au/2020/06/asic-on-the-hunt-for-unlicensed-advice-and-scams/
PayPal on crime-fighting crusade as virus drives online payment surge – 1 June 2020
PayPal says it will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to prevent its platform being used by criminals, including COVID-19 scammers, as transaction volumes surge to record levels with the pandemic accelerating growth in online payments.
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Convicted conman charged after police raid – 1 June 2020
Kane Scott Dallow was an online news presenter and convicted conman has been charged with a slew of new offences after police allegedly discovered stolen IDs and credit card applications during a raid.
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ATO closes in on Israeli bank over tax fraud claims – 1 June 2020
One of Israel’s largest banks has warned that it faces legal claims of up to $190 million from Australian liquidators as part of the expanding pursuit of tax fraud cases related to the Binetter family, the founders of the Nudie juice business.
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