The following are articles relevant to the Professional Investigator. Click on the title to make a comment or join the conversation.
Man To Face Court Today Over Gold Coast Cold Call Scam – 29 May 2019
A 49-year-old Gold Coast man has been formally charged with a series of fraud and money laundering offences, involving more than 30 fraudulently trading businesses.
https://www.triplem.com.au/story/man-to-face-court-today-over-gold-coast-cold-call-scam-139054
Foreign nationals jailed after WA authorities smash elaborate money laundering scam – 28 May 2019
Three men were recruited and sent to Australia for an international syndicate, which set up several Australian companies to acquire EFTPOS machines. These were then used to attempt to make fraudulent credit card transactions.
ANZ customers warned about elaborate new email scam – 28 May 2019
A recent email scam tricks victims by mirroring the official ANZ online banking website. Without realising, customers hand over their vital banking data, including their username, password and answers to secret questions. The scammers then have all they need to take your money.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12234926
CASA running drone detection trial at major airports and Sydney Harbour – 28 May 2019
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is using drone detection equipment at major airports and events around the country to monitor drone use and enforce safety rules. Drones must not to be operated within 5.5 kilometres of a controlled aerodrome, over Sydney Harbour, or over people or populated areas such as sporting events, concerts and public gatherings.
