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Major insurer unsure of next steps amid legal action

Major insurer unsure of next steps amid legal action

One of the nation's major insurers is unsure how to proceed in the face of legal action after thousands of customers lost promised online discounts.

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims

A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Super funds blindsided by watchdog's unreleased review

Australia's superannuation industry looks forward to working with the corporate watchdog on scam prevention, noting they still haven't seen a critical report.

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Blessings scammer to be deported over 'abhorrent' crime

Blessings scammer to be deported over 'abhorrent' crime

A scammer who conned multiple elderly victims by offering "blessings" to cure illnesses or remove curses will walk from jail to face deportation back to China.

Cambodia scam compound yields fraud evidence: Thai army

Cambodia scam compound yields fraud evidence: Thai army

Thailand's military has shown reporters a scam compound featuring rooms set up to resemble police offices from countries including Australia, Brazil and China.

‘My error’: Raygun’s brother admits role in crypto scam

‘My error’: Raygun’s brother admits role in crypto scam

The brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun has admitted his role in an alleged celebrity-backed cryptocurrency scam that cost investors more than $180,000.

Travel agent who scammed clients spared more jail time

Travel agent who scammed clients spared more jail time

Global events in part explain a Sydney travel agent's decision to scam customers out of more than $75,000, a court has been told.

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Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

Financial adviser left victims 'damaged', out of pocket

A tradesman who fell victim to a financial adviser, jailed for stealing more than $1 million from clients, says he was groomed and betrayed by the felon.

Strict bail for 'risky' accused $3.6m NDIS fraudster

Strict bail for 'risky' accused $3.6m NDIS fraudster

Strict bail for 'risky' accused $3.6m NDIS fraudster

Strict bail for 'risky' accused $3.6m NDIS fraudster

A magistrate has imposed "onerous" bail conditions on a man accused of defrauding $3.6 million in NDIS funds after raising concerns about the risk he posed.

Romanian nationals 'fleeced elderly women in car parks'

Romanian nationals 'fleeced elderly women in car parks'

Romanian nationals 'fleeced elderly women in car parks'

Romanian nationals 'fleeced elderly women in car parks'

Two Romanian nationals, with possible links to criminal syndicates, have been caught with $50,000 stolen from elderly drivers in shopping centre car parks.

Disgraced ex-MP sentenced to four years' jail

Disgraced ex-MP sentenced to four years' jail

Disgraced ex-MP sentenced to four years' jail

Disgraced ex-MP sentenced to four years' jail

After avoiding going to jail in two previous fraud cases, former federal MP Craig Thomson is not so lucky third time around.

Ex-NRL star avoids conviction over $140k crypto theft

Ex-NRL star avoids conviction over $140k crypto theft

Ex-NRL star avoids conviction over $140k crypto theft

Ex-NRL star avoids conviction over $140k crypto theft

Former rugby league international Trent Merrin has admitted to stealing $140,000 in bitcoin from a former friend and teammate.

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former NRL star faces court over alleged crypto theft

Former rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court after being accused of stealing $140,000 in bitcoin cryptocurrency.

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia

After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.

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Corruption allegations levelled at Nauru in Senate

Nauru's President David Adeang and Foreign Minister Lionel Aingimea have been allegedly linked to suspicious financial activity involving Australian funds.

More charges laid over suspicious Brownlow betting

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

Conman's colourful life 'set to become Netflix show'

Conman Peter Foster hopes to expand his reputation beyond a long history of scams with a Netflix series about his life as he fights multiple fraud charges.

'Numbers game': shopping scammers profit on sales craze

While bricks and mortar retailers might be relishing upcoming Black Friday and Christmas sales, online scammers are also licking their lips.

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Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

A self-described fortune teller allegedly swindled vulnerable clients out of $70 million by claiming there was a "billionaire" in their future.

Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

A senior business bank manager is behind bars accused of playing a key role in one of Australia's biggest corporate corruption cases in recent years.

Fraudster cops 14 years' jail for Ponzi rip-off

A Ponzi scheme operator who defrauded his victims of more than $34 million has been sentenced to at least 12 years behind bars.

Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts

A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.

Jeweller accused of ringing up counterfeit luxury bling

A man faces years in jail for allegedly trying to sell counterfeit copies of high-end jewellery such as Cartier at inflated prices totalling more than $100,000.

Caddick's widower hires high-profile celebs' lawyer

Disappeared fraudster Melissa Caddick's hairdresser husband has tapped a flamboyant lawyer to fight assault charges, adding to her list of high-profile clients.

'Fake cancer' mum admits $11k deception, harm charges

A mother has pleaded guilty to deception charges over a scam in which she solicited donations after faking her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis.

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