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Aus¬tralian agency reviewing data on Vatican money transfers – 8 January 2021
The Australian government’s financial intelligence agency said it is reviewing its data, after questions were raised about its report that $1.8 billion was transferred from the Vatican to Australia over six years. Australia’s bishops have also expressed puzzlement and were seeking clarity.
Fake NHS vaccine messages sent in banking fraud scam – 7 January 2021
Scammers are sending out fake text messages about the coronavirus vaccine in an attempt to steal bank details. The scam tells recipients they are “eligible to apply for a vaccine” with a link to a bogus NHS website.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/fraudsters-covid-social-media-peddle-152145366.html
Jack Ma’s disappearing act a lesson in humility – 7 January 2021
Jack Ma’s technology empire, built on the back of his e-commerce Alibaba and its payments spin-off Alipay, is currently feeling the brunt of regulatory intervention by the US and Chinese authorities. Interestingly he has now disappeared from public view.
Qantas airfare refund scams: Warning over phone, website scammers – 6 January 2021
Qantas has issued a warning about scammers targeting passengers over flight refunds. The callers are asking customers to provide their credit card details, so that their refund for a cancelled flight can be processed.
https://www.traveller.com.au/qantas-airfare-refund-scams-warning-over-phone-website-scammers-h1t6h8
