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‘Massive’ identity fraud steals over $250,000 – 23 June 2018
Police are warning Sydneysiders to be vigilant after uncovering a sophisticated mail fraud scam that netted more than $250,000 from 57 individuals and a number of corporate groups. The fraud was uncovered by Strike Force Deary earlier this month. The fraud syndicate allegedly stole mail, ported mobile phone numbers and tricked employees into giving out identifying information to open bank accounts and take out credit cards in the names of the alleged victims.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/massive-identity-fraud-steals-over-250-000-20180615-p4zlpp.html
MasterChef finalist caught in conveyancing hacker attack – 22 June 2018
Hackers stole $250,000 from the proceeds of a home sale while it was being settled on Australia’s new online property transfer system, owned by the big banks and state governments. The sophisticated criminals breached the new electronic property transfer system run by Property Exchange Australia (PEXA).
When can an HR professional be held personally liable? – 22 June 2018
As data released by the Fair Work Ombudsman shows, there is an increasing trend to name third parties like HR practitioners in claims for breach of the Fair Work Act. Developments in relation to labour hire licensing laws and proposed whistleblowing laws should also be carefully monitored as they too may render individuals personally liable.
https://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/when-can-an-hr-professional-be-held-personally-liable-251483.aspx
Seb Monsour, Campbell Newman’s brother-in-law, charged with fraud – 22 June 2018
It is alleged that the chief executive of real estate development company Majella Group accepted $5 million from a Chinese entrepreneur, who sought to invest the money. Instead, Mr Monsour allegedly channelled the money into other investments, including a US ski resort and an inner-Brisbane hotel redevelopment, as well as Majella Group expenses, such as debts and wages. It also alleged he had no authority, appropriate licence or credentials to manage investments.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-21/sebastian-monsour-charged-with-fraud/9894870
