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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
Advisers involved in ERS scams: ASIC – 20 May 2020
Jane Eccleston, an ASIC superannuation Senior Executive Leader has written an article saying financial advisers are part of the problem in scams targeting people’s super amid COVID-19.
https://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/advisers-involved-in-ers-scams-asic-160899870
Australian banks hold up a mirror to fraudsters – 19 May 2020
Banks are fighting back against financial scammers by adding deceptive technologies to identify insiders that may be helping external attackers.
https://www.investordaily.com.au/analysis/47088-australian-banks-hold-up-a-mirror-to-fraudsters
