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Back to work for pubs and clubs – but is a crime surge imminent in the new world of face masks and concealed identities? – 26 May 2020
Can the new normal of everyday people wearing protective masks make venues more vulnerable to crime? DNA protected premises technology and CCTV is a way to help identify criminals.
NBN scam warning – 25 May 2020
With large numbers of people working, studying, shopping and socialising online, there is an emergence of NBN related COVID-19 scams and scammers attempting to steal personal details and commit fraud.
https://sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au/news/nbn-scam-warning/
Super scams, fake puppies: COVID-19 isolation triggers jump in cybercrime – 20 May 2020
The ACCC had more reports of phishing scams (where criminals trick you into handing over personal information) in April 2020 than in any previous month, playing on coronavirus-related fears and desperation as they target stimulus payments and government subsidies.
Client drags advice firm, advisers to court – 20 May 2020
Danusia Giam is seeking compensation from Melinda and Robert Patterson and three related companies. She claims they took control of her bank accounts and fraudulently misappropriated about $1.4 million, and caused her about $1.3 million in losses from certain property transactions.
https://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/client-drags-advice-firm-advisers-to-court-160899760
