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Fortune teller accused of defrauding $70m from clients

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

Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

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

Fraudster cops 14 years' jail for Ponzi rip-off

Fraudster cops 14 years' jail for Ponzi rip-off

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.

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Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts

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

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

'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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Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

'Very serious penalties' possible over Qantas data leak

'Very serious penalties' possible over Qantas data leak

'Very serious penalties' possible over Qantas data leak

'Very serious penalties' possible over Qantas data leak

After millions of Qantas customers had their data leaked online, the federal government has warned the airline could face serious penalties.

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

Ex-umpire accused of using Brownlow info to place bets

A former umpire has been accused of passing on insider information about players who would get votes at the 2021 AFL Brownlow Medal and placing bets on it.

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

'Illusionist' businessman guilty of defrauding millions

A businessman, who defrauded would-be investors of more than $34 million, is behind bars awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of scores of charges.

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Postie banks on stolen cards for $1.4 million delivery

Bank customers in well-to-do suburbs have been swindled after a postal worker allegedly earmarked envelopes with credit cards and handed them to associates.

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.

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Trump's huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court

Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.

ID theft, scams and online abuse top cybercrime threats

A survey of more than 10,000 Australians online found nearly half have been victims of cybercrimes, including scammers hacking data and stealing money.

Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.

Ice user posed as a flood victim to pay for drug habit

A drug user who fraudulently obtained $18,000 in disaster funds has had his jail sentence cut, with an appeals court considering his severe social disadvantage.

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Palmer claims $30 million fraud in bid to freeze funds

Businessman Clive Palmer's solicitor allegedly defrauded his companies of $30 million and invested some of the money in real estate, a judge has heard.

Privacy commissioner sues Optus over data breach

Australia's information commissioner is suing Optus over a 2022 data breach that impacted millions and resulted in private data being published on the dark web.

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

A financial regulator is launching legal action against Mounties, a club which operates some 1400 poker machines, over alleged money laundering risk failures.

Bumpy ride for Webjet after $9m false advertising fine

Online travel agency Webjet has been ordered to pay $9 million in penalties for misleading customers about the price of flights and booking confirmations.

Ex-AFL umpire evaded police in 'panic' due to warrant

A former AFL umpire's fall from grace has been outlined as he pleaded guilty to evading police while "panicking" due to a court arrest warrant.

'Pack of hyenas': $3m blessing scam preys on elderly

Two people have been arrested and dozens more are under investigation over a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting elderly women.

Money can't get bail for accused 'spiritual' fraudster

A self-proclaimed "curse removal expert" accused of defrauding three people by spiritually cleansing their cash has lost another bid for bail.

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