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Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Thousands of Aussies allegedly targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 24 2020 11:35AM Security
Australia's most impersonated government agencies

Australia's most impersonated government agencies

As ranked by the ACCC.
Justin Hendry Jul 21 2020 11:13AM Security
Govt acts to expose ATO scam callers

Govt acts to expose ATO scam callers

No longer able to spoof tax office numbers.
Ry Crozier May 9 2020 1:34PM Telco/ISP
Crooks play Microsoft numbers game in fresh 1800 scam

Crooks play Microsoft numbers game in fresh 1800 scam

Please have your identity and account details ready …
Julian Bajkowski Apr 24 2020 1:57PM Security
Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams

Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams

Takes aim against platform for 'slow' response.
Katie Paul Apr 22 2020 1:13PM Financial Services
Telcos get new obligations to cooperatively target scam calls

Telcos get new obligations to cooperatively target scam calls

ATO joins technical trials.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2019 9:12AM Telco/ISP
Two charged over $500,000 BEC scam

Two charged over $500,000 BEC scam

Businesses and a Sydney-based university caught up.
Justin Hendry Nov 12 2019 1:39PM Security
Fraudsters targeting NSW govt IT suppliers

Fraudsters targeting NSW govt IT suppliers

Using fake quotes, purchase orders.
Justin Hendry Sep 30 2019 12:52PM Security
Telstra blocks 2.9m scam calls in one month

Telstra blocks 2.9m scam calls in one month

But says telcos alone can’t solve the scourge.
Ry Crozier Sep 12 2019 6:07PM Telco/ISP
NBN scam reports now averaging 100 a day

NBN scam reports now averaging 100 a day

NBN Co receives 9500 calls in three months.
Justin Hendry Aug 12 2019 11:02AM Telco/ISP
Five charged over cryptocurrency investment scam

Five charged over cryptocurrency investment scam

Qld Police dismantle Gold Coast-based fraud ring.
Justin Hendry Aug 8 2019 11:23AM Security
Freight forwarding scam bankrupting Aussie IT suppliers

Freight forwarding scam bankrupting Aussie IT suppliers

$700,000 of goods fleeced, prompting government warning.
Ry Crozier Jul 24 2019 8:58AM Hardware
UK watchdog says currency and crypto scams hit £27m

UK watchdog says currency and crypto scams hit £27m

Number of scams triples in 12 months.
Staff Writer May 21 2019 12:15PM Security
Govt cyber lead impersonated in remote access scam

Govt cyber lead impersonated in remote access scam

In bid to compromise computers.
Justin Hendry May 9 2019 12:21PM Security
Aussies lost $6.1m to cryptocurrency scams last year

Aussies lost $6.1m to cryptocurrency scams last year

190 percent increase during 2018.
Justin Hendry Apr 29 2019 11:08AM Financial Services
ACMA unveils Scam Technology Project to blitz cold callers

ACMA unveils Scam Technology Project to blitz cold callers

Regulatory skunk works.
Matt Johnston Dec 4 2018 7:00AM Telco/ISP
ATO issues third scam watch alert in four months

ATO issues third scam watch alert in four months

This time its switchboard is being spoofed.
Matt Johnston Oct 12 2018 11:44AM Security
Melbourne residents warned about bitcoin scam

Melbourne residents warned about bitcoin scam

Victims directed to bitcoin ATMs to settle bogus tax debt.
Justin Hendry Oct 5 2018 11:08AM Financial Services
PEXA beefs up security controls after home sale fraud

PEXA beefs up security controls after home sale fraud

Risks raised for years.
Ry Crozier Jun 25 2018 12:00PM Financial Services
Aussies lost $2.1m to cryptocurrency 'scams'

Aussies lost $2.1m to cryptocurrency 'scams'

$800k more than first thought.
Ry Crozier May 21 2018 9:28AM Financial Services

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