Unlicensed builder Dee Meyers is facing accusations of leaving a trail of financial devastation across Australia’s east coast, with claims he ripped off home owners and ex-girlfriends alike.
The alleged criminal syndicate is also accused of perpetrating multi-million-dollar personal, business, and home loan fraud.
Telecommunications giant Telstra has paid a $277,200 penalty after failing to carry out identity checks, leaving some customers vulnerable to mobile fraud.
The suspected fraud is not limited to one bank or lender, showing it is potentially widespread.
False endorsements using the faces of public figures and produced with AI are luring more victims, warns the consumer watchdog.
The bizarre twist in a WA homicide investigation.
Fifty-five family members and friends thought she was investing their money in but instead it was funding a luxury lifestyle.
Con artists are using adorable cavoodle photos as bait to target unsuspecting pet buyers, leaving families devastated and thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Two men will face court today over the year-long alleged scam.
About $50 million worth of assets, including properties, gold and silver bullion and luxury cars, have been seized.