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Cryptocurrency scam – don’t become a victim, South Australia – 22 March 2021
South Australians have fallen victim to cryptocurrency investment scams through advertisements found online – losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to fraudsters. Unfortunately, the websites and advertisements look convincing by featuring modern graphics, offering in-chat support and even using fake endorsements from high-profile celebrities to promote their products.
https://www.miragenews.com/cryptocurrency-scam-dont-become-a-victim-south-531824/
Sydney man charged over $3m GST fraud – 22 March 2021
A 37-year-old Sydney man could face up to 12 years in jail after being found to have fraudulently obtained $3 million in GST refunds. Details of the GST fraud scheme have not been disclosed.
https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/business/15478-sydney-man-charged-over-3m-gst-fraud
US privacy, consumer, competition and civil rights groups urge ban on ‘surveillance advertising’ – 22 March 2021
A coalition of organizations across the privacy, antitrust, consumer protection and civil rights spaces has called for a ban on “surveillance advertising”, further amplifying the argument that “big tech’s toxic business model is undermining democracy”.
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-privacy-consumer-competition-civil-160031425.html
Fraud risk set to rise – 22 March 2021
KPMG recent research findings found that: 92 per cent of businesses believe that the risk of cyber fraud has increased since the onset of COVID-19; 67 per cent aren’t sure if their businesses have detected fraud in that time; 51 per cent said that their ability to investigate possible fraud has been compromised; and 25 per cent have been forced to delay anti-fraud programs.
