Telstra fined $277,000 over failed identity checks
Telecommunications giant Telstra has paid a $277,200 penalty after failing to carry out identity checks, leaving some customers vulnerable to mobile fraud.
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Aussies trying to sell their cars online are being swindled by seemingly eager buyers
Jessica thought she’d found an eager buyer for her old Ford, but it was too good to be true.
Michael thought he’d found his soulmate, then came a cruel twist
During a whirlwind 12-month romance by distance, they shared regular video calls with one another.
Online dating site found to be cheating on Australians
The federal court has found love comes at an unfair cost for Australians using a major online dating platform.
Scammed pensioner brought to tears by life-changing $50,000 gift
Just one week after sharing her heartbreaking story of losing her savings in a cruel online scam, Sue McCracken’s life has completely turned around.
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Alleged serial conman Brett Joseph arrested overseas
Joseph has been arrested in the US, ending a years-long trail of alleged fake fortunes, multiple aliases and lives ruined.
Pensioner scammed out of life savings after facing homelessness
Facing homelessness, Sue drained her retirement nest egg to buy a caravan home, only to be stripped of her life savings in a devastating scam.
Celebrity warning as scammers use AI deepfake videos to lure Australians
False endorsements using the faces of public figures and produced with AI are luring more victims, warns the consumer watchdog.
Government debunks viral census scam claims
If you’ve been on social media in the past week, you may have seen one of many posts circulating, warning of a scam as the census approaches.
Ripped off and heartbroken: The cruel scam targeting Aussie pet lovers
Con artists are using adorable cavoodle photos as bait to target unsuspecting pet buyers, leaving families devastated and thousands of dollars out of pocket.