QLD Roof Scammers Target Elderly in State Alert
Queensland Police issue urgent warning about travelling roof scammers targeting elderly residents. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent home maintenance schemes.
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Couple accused of $1.2m casino scam with hidden tech
A married couple from Kazakhstan is accused of using hidden cameras and earpieces to cheat Sydney's Crown Casino out of over $1.1 million. Police reveal the sophisticated scam. Read the full story.
Australia Maintains World's Worst Gambling Loss Record
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
Man disguised as dead mother to steal pension
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother for three years to collect her pension. Police discovered the mummified body and charged him with multiple offences. Read the shocking details.
SA Woman Misses Mansion, Gets $100k Gift
A South Australian woman was ineligible for a $3.5 million mansion prize due to state laws. Billionaire Adrian Portelli personally gifted her $100,000. Discover the full story.
Townsville woman sentenced for drug and fraud crimes
Jayde Louise Lewis receives 18-month probation in Townsville court for drug possession and fraud offenses. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcomes.
Nicheliving bosses' homes raided in fraud probe
Police raid homes of Nicheliving executives Ronnie Michel and Paul Bitdorf, seizing phones and documents in major fraud investigation. Key developments revealed.
Chris Marco appeals 14-year Ponzi scheme sentence
Convicted fraudster Chris Marco launches appeal against 43 fraud convictions and 14-year prison term for WA's massive $253 million Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
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.
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.
SA Gambling Reforms: Cashless Gaming Trials Coming
Exclusive: South Australia introduces groundbreaking gambling reforms including mandatory cashless gaming trials and bet limits in pubs and clubs starting 2025.
Townsville man faces DV and fraud charges in police crackdown
A major police operation in Townsville has resulted in multiple arrests, including one man facing serious domestic violence and fraud allegations as authorities ramp up efforts to combat 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.
Australia's gambling ad crisis harming mental health
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme
A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.
Perth fraud accused seeks judge-only trial over $500K claims
Accused fraudster Christopher Michael Brown seeks to avoid a jury trial as he faces serious theft charges involving nearly half a million dollars in Perth District Court.
Perth fund manager jailed for multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Former Nedlands financial advisor Chris Marco has been sentenced to prison for operating a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions, with victims including his own family members and friends.
Ex-Children's Centre Director Jailed for Theft
A former Weston Creek Children's Centre director has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from the community facility.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
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