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Melissa Caddick case – Crack fraud squad is brought in to investigate the suspected runaway conwoman as missing persons probe sparks a criminal inquiry – 13 February 2021
An announcement is expected confirming that the Financial Crimes Squad will now run a separate investigation into Melissa Caddick’s disappearance. She went missing after allegedly swindling at least $20million from clients who included friends and family.
New online dating scam costing Aussies millions – 12 February 2021
The ACCC has warned of a new technique called romance baiting, whereby scammers meet people on dating apps before moving the conversation to an encrypted chat site. After a few weeks of developing a relationship, the scammer then encourages the victim to participate in an investment opportunity. Last year, Scamwatch received over 400 reports of romance baiting scams costing over $15.2 million.
Victim of alleged Peter Foster sports betting scam not interviewed by police: court – 11 February 2021
The lawyer for conman Peter Foster, stated that the victim of an alleged $2 million cryptocurrency fraud has not been interviewed by police. The Crown will allege Peter Foster, extracted more than $2 million AUD from a H ong Kong man through an online sports betting scam.
Police arrest phone hacking gang in Europe who stole millions in cryptocurrency from US celebrities – 11 February 2021
Police have arrested 10 people in the UK, Belgium and Malta for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to celebrities, internet influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency.
