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ASIC puts general insurer surveillance practices under the microscope – 7 March 2018
ASIC is in the process of reviewing fraud surveillance and investigation techniques used by general insurance organisations. The watchdog is concerned with the risk of harm to consumers, which could result in inadequate outcomes.
Twitter on the Cryptocurrency scam warpath – 7 March 2018
Following suit from Facebook, who recently banned advertisements on the platform for ICOs, Twitter has become the latest social networking platform seeking to combat cryptocurrency fraud. Steps taken include tighter controls on fraudulent accounts and post history.
https://www.finder.com.au/twitter-on-the-cryptocurrency-scam-warpath
Canberra woman accused of dating scam claimed to have Michael Clarke’s baby: court documents – 6 March 2018
Canberra resident Crystal-Lee Lancaster allegedly used online dating platform Plenty of Fish to lure men, benefiting more than $200,000. She has been charged with 24 counts of obtaining property by deception, but will appear in court again later this month.
ASIC to crackdown on private investigators in general insurance claims – 6 March 2018
ASIC will now request insurers to provide more data and information about the use of surveillance. This comes amid concerns about the risk for financial inducements if surveillance results in a declined claim concerns in the highly unregulated private investigator industry.
