Meta sued over scam ads and child safety failures
The ACCC sues Meta for allegedly failing to stop scam ads and protect children from harmful content. Learn the details of this landmark legal action.
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Central Coast man jailed for visa and grant fraud
A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
Vincent Council Backs Safe Marketplace Trading Site
The City of Vincent moves to create a secure exchange zone for online marketplace deals, aiming to reduce scams and increase safety for residents. A detailed report is due in three months.
Active visa scam: Fraudsters pose as Home Affairs officials
Scammers impersonating senior Home Affairs officers are targeting visa applicants, demanding payment for expedited processing. Minister Tony Burke urges vigilance and shares official safety steps.
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?
Diversity in Australian Advertising Drives Sales
New research reveals inclusive advertising lifts sales by 3.46% in Australia. Learn why consistency beats tokenism and how brands can authentically represent diverse communities.
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.
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.
LNP questioned over paid ad defending woman puncher
Queensland LNP under fire for using taxpayer funds on Facebook ad defending man convicted of assaulting woman. Political controversy erupts over messaging priorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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