Man charged over false dog attack report in Newcastle
A Charlestown man allegedly fabricated a dog attack story, prompting a community fundraiser. CCTV evidence contradicts his claims as the case returns to court in December.
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Retiree loses $50k in online motorhome scam
A Perth retiree's dream trip turns into a $50,000 nightmare after a sophisticated online scam. Experts warn shoppers to stay vigilant this festive season as losses soar.
Canberra man accused of $40k fraud in wheelchair claim
Shawn John Michelin, accused of conning Canberrans out of $40,000 for undelivered landscaping work, claimed wheelchair dependence in bail hearing. Prosecutors dispute his claims.
Australian Crypto Security: Beat $174M Cyber Threats
Australian crypto holders lost $174M to scams in 2025. Learn essential security measures including wallet protection, phishing detection and multi-factor authentication to safeguard your digital assets.
Australia's New Crypto Licensing Rules for 2025
Australia introduces comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations requiring digital asset platforms to obtain financial services licenses, balancing privacy and compliance while bitcoin trades near $105,000.
Fake QR code scam targets Australian bus commuters
Australian commuters face a new scam with fake QR codes placed on buses and stops. Learn how to protect your personal and financial data from this creative cybercrime.
Sydney women charged in $70m fortune teller scam
Two Sydney women face court over an alleged $70 million fortune teller scam targeting the Vietnamese community. Police seized gold bars and luxury items in raids.
Australia Post Alert: Christmas Parcel Delivery Scams
Australia Post warns of sophisticated parcel delivery scams ahead of Christmas. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from fraudsters.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Ex-NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged Over $140K Crypto Theft
Ex-rugby league player Trent Merrin faces serious charges after allegedly stealing cryptocurrency worth $140,000 in a shocking Wollongong case that bridges sports and digital crime.
Barrack Point man charged over $140K crypto theft
A 35-year-old Barrack Point man has been charged following a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft investigation involving nearly $140,000 in digital assets. Police allege the accused used fake identities to drain victims' crypto wallets in a calculated sche
Couple sentenced for attempted $80k insurance fraud
A Fraser Reymond Cross and Rebecca Ann Buckridge's elaborate boat sinking plot to claim $80,000 insurance payout ends with criminal convictions and stern judicial warning.
NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.
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