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Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam

Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam

A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.

Ex-winemaker set for admissions in $17.5m fraud case

Ex-winemaker set for admissions in $17.5m fraud case

Ex-winemaker set for admissions in $17.5m fraud case

Ex-winemaker set for admissions in $17.5m fraud case

The bankrupt owner of a regional vineyard who propped up his business entirely through fictitious tax claims is set to plead guilty over a $17.5 million fraud.

Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud

Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud

Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud

Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud

A former banker and his financial broker wife have been charged over their alleged roles in a nearly $45 million fraud and money laundering operation.

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NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

'Nightmare': ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga

'Nightmare': ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga

A former AFL player will likely be imprisoned for fraud after he improperly installed pools in the backyards of regional families with little means.

Con-woman Caddick victims share 'small pot' last cash

Con-woman Caddick victims share 'small pot' last cash

Investors conned by fraudster Melissa Caddick will receive a final payment from receivers but those who benefited from a class action settlement will miss out.

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Ex-Olympic champ, wife 'ecstatic' as fraud case dropped

Olympic swimming great Neil Brooks and his wife Linda have had fraud charges involving almost $2 million dropped after almost a decade.

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Top barrister spared jail time for 'blatant dishonesty'

Top barrister spared jail time for 'blatant dishonesty'

Top barrister spared jail time for 'blatant dishonesty'

Top barrister spared jail time for 'blatant dishonesty'

The brother of a Federal Court judge has been handed a lengthy corrections order after trying to illegitimately claim legal fees from vulnerable clients.

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

Revealed: amount of NDIS spending lost to fraud, misuse

Revealed: amount of NDIS spending lost to fraud, misuse

Revealed: amount of NDIS spending lost to fraud, misuse

Revealed: amount of NDIS spending lost to fraud, misuse

About $3.7 billion is being lost annually from the NDIS through fraud or unintentional misuse of funds, the head of the scheme's fraud taskforce has warned.

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Criminal groups are recruiting university students and the unemployed as money mules to launder money and the proceeds from scams.

Husband betrayed by 'cruel' wife who faked son's cancer

Husband betrayed by 'cruel' wife who faked son's cancer

Husband betrayed by 'cruel' wife who faked son's cancer

Husband betrayed by 'cruel' wife who faked son's cancer

A mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to raise thousands of dollars has been jailed for more than four years.

Man accused of claiming over $1.5 million in NDIS fraud

Man accused of claiming over $1.5 million in NDIS fraud

Man accused of claiming over $1.5 million in NDIS fraud

Man accused of claiming over $1.5 million in NDIS fraud

A former NDIS provider has been charged with dozens of fraud offences after allegedly claiming more than $1.5 million for services he didn't provide.

Jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

Jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

Jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

Jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance

A jeweller has been found not guilty of kidnapping after staging a robbery at his own store to claim $2 million worth of stock in an insurance fraud.

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Ex-top silk 'shunned' over attempted class action fraud

A former top barrister has been "shunned" by colleagues over attempted fraud committed while representing retirees who say they've been through years of hell.

Fraud case stalls against fugitive developer's daughter

Plea negotiations for the lawyer daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif are bogged down despite months of assurances the case would resolve.

Famous vineyard region raided as black economy targeted

Vineyards and labour-hire companies who exploit vulnerable workers are being targeted by federal authorities cracking down on the black economy.

Beware the 'urgent' email at the end of the working day

Australian businesses, large and small, are losing millions to email scams each year, reinforcing the need to ensure staff can spot red flags.

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Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict

A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.

Ex-husband of Miss Universe in court accused of fraud

The 38-year-old ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers has fronted court on more than 100 fraud charges.

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

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

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

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

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

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