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Department orders review of whistleblower ‘sacking’ claims – 12 December 2018
Allegations the Department of Planning sacked or abolished the jobs of four whistleblowers are set to be investigated, following the announcement of a review to be conducted a former deputy public service commissioner.
Perth tax scam gambler’s luck runs out after 14 years – 28 December 2018
A former Perth stockbroker was jailed for five years for stealing almost $530,000 from the Australian Taxation Office in false GST rebates.
Australia’s $100 million scam problem: The threat has become personal – 22 December 2018
Whist Australians have lost more than $100 million from scam activity in 2018, experts say Australians have increasingly been targeted with sophisticated communications that use their actual details and systems to gain access to funds.
Grey nomads targeted by classified scammers – 22 December 2018
Fake on line advertising and items on gumtree for big ticket items such as boats, motor homes and machinery have tricked numerous unsuspecting travelling retirees.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/grey-nomads-targeted-by-classified-scammers-20181222-p50nu6.html