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AFP arrests four over crypto, investment scams

AFP arrests four over crypto, investment scams

Fraud allegedly netted more than $20m in Australia.
Richard Chirgwin Dec 12 2022 11:50AM Security
Two Victorians charged in help desk scam investigation

Two Victorians charged in help desk scam investigation

Netherlands-based service provided spoofed phone numbers.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 28 2022 9:15AM Security
CBA customers target of Optus SMS scam

CBA customers target of Optus SMS scam

Federal government remains critical of telco; Service NSW crashes.
Kate Weber , Richard Chirgwin Sep 28 2022 1:20PM Financial Services
Westpac works with Optus, 'other telcos' to target call spoofing

Westpac works with Optus, 'other telcos' to target call spoofing

Says it will hire a bigger team of scam specialists.
Staff Writer Sep 21 2022 11:05AM Security
ACCC, ASIC trials website takedowns for phishing, crypto scams

ACCC, ASIC trials website takedowns for phishing, crypto scams

Dozens of sites removed in first three weeks.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2022 11:48AM Security
SMS scam-fighting rules come into force

SMS scam-fighting rules come into force

Carriers to start blocking text spam.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 12 2022 11:54AM Telco/ISP
Australian businesses lose $227 million to BEC-like scams

Australian businesses lose $227 million to BEC-like scams

As total scam losses top $2 billion.
Kate Weber Jul 4 2022 11:52AM Financial Services
Australia, New Zealand join forces to battle spam

Australia, New Zealand join forces to battle spam

ACMA, Department of Internal Affairs sign info-sharing MoU.
Richard Chirgwin Jun 8 2022 12:18PM Telco/ISP
Westpac to automatically block scam purchases

Westpac to automatically block scam purchases

Customers back away when warned.
Kate Weber Apr 11 2022 11:52AM Financial Services
ACMA clamps down on SIM-swap frauds

ACMA clamps down on SIM-swap frauds

Stronger ID required.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2022 12:01AM Security
Telstra now blocking scam texts in the network

Telstra now blocking scam texts in the network

Malware like Flubot gets the flick.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 7 2022 10:42AM Security
ASIC moves to shut some recourse avenues for scam victims

ASIC moves to shut some recourse avenues for scam victims

Against the wishes of consumer groups.
Ry Crozier Mar 7 2022 12:49PM Financial Services
Australians lose $211 million to scammers

Australians lose $211 million to scammers

As phone-based scams spike.
Kate Weber Sep 27 2021 12:13PM Financial Services
Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

In the first half of 2021.
Kate Weber Jul 12 2021 4:09PM Financial Services
Cann Group recovers $1.2m in stolen funds after cyber fraud

Cann Group recovers $1.2m in stolen funds after cyber fraud

Lost $3.6m in February.
Kate Weber Jul 9 2021 5:17PM Strategy
Telstra comes down harder on suspected scam calls

Telstra comes down harder on suspected scam calls

Doubles number blocked per month to 'around 13 million'.
Staff Writer Jun 15 2021 12:49PM Telco/ISP
Aussie banks act as customers lose $400k to 'Hope Business' app scam

Aussie banks act as customers lose $400k to 'Hope Business' app scam

Consumers targeted by fake 'wealth creation' app.
Kate Weber Jun 9 2021 6:38AM Financial Services
ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

ACMA, US FCC partner to fight cross-border robocalls

New agreement to share intelligence, assist investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 4 2021 11:06AM Telco/ISP
ASIC sees "significant number" of cryptocurrency scam concerns

ASIC sees "significant number" of cryptocurrency scam concerns

Calls for industry assistance to help sharpen regulation.
Kate Weber Apr 23 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
Scammers abuse app store subscriptions to rake in millions

Scammers abuse app store subscriptions to rake in millions

Watch out for costly 'fleeceware'.
Juha Saarinen Mar 25 2021 7:36AM Security

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