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The whistle-shaped hole in our laws – 2 April 2019
The new whistle blower laws introduced this year expand the range of subject matters for protected disclosures, permit anonymous whistleblowing and require large companies to introduce mandatory whistleblowing policies. However protection for Australia’s Federal public servants and implementing “consistent” laws across all workplaces is needed.
Crypto promoter unmasked, accused of fraud in luring investors via YouTube – 1 April 2019
A cryptocurrency pitchman who wears a disguise in his YouTube videos has been unmasked and charged with ‘wire’ fraud. He use fake bank statements to inform investors that their virtual currency investments were doing well.
NAB lender fairly sacked over fake loan ‘referrals’ – 29 March 2019
Ms Tang (NAB mobile lender) was dismissed last week as she was discovered to have been involved with ‘fraudulent’ home loan referral program activities, that resulted in AU Gold receiving $24,000 for the ‘fake’ referrals.
Asian victims lose $40m to scammers spoofing Chinese embassy phone numbers – 29 March 2019
Scammers are targeting Chinese people in Australia who are on student or working visas, peddling allegations that the recipient has outstayed their visa, had their identity stolen, or committed a crime. Victims of the scam have lost a total of over $40 million in 2 years.
