Scams
A Yanchep block was being sold for $900,000 – but something didn’t add up
Ten settlement agents received identical emails from someone claiming to be the block’s owner. Soon, the authorities were investigating.
- Michael Philipps
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Brisbane shoppers, ATM users caught in massive card-skimming operation
The alleged scammers installed card-skimming devices at businesses and ATMs in no fewer than 48 suburbs between February and May.
- Marissa Calligeros and Julius Dennis
Scammers posing as Chinese cops target international students
The criminals claiming to be cops and government officials have swindled nearly $800,000 from four victims this month, police say.
- Megan Gorrey
This Victorian island sounded like paradise – but something was off about the rave reviews
Mud baths, friendly locals and restaurants with great service. Mud Islands sounded like an experience not to be missed – until I went there myself.
- Benjamin Preiss
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- Planning & budgeting
These four scams could cost you thousands. Here’s how to spot them
In Australia, more than $2.1 billion was lost to financial scams between 2020 and 2025. Sadly, the true figure is likely even higher.
- Victoria Devine
Angus was offered a $3.5 million racing deal. Then he received a death threat
In a sport where financial support is the difference between greatness or failure, race car drivers are particularly vulnerable to online scams.
- Frances Howe
After years of blaming victims and denying fault for scams, HSBC gives up fight in court
The bank’s Australian customers lost over $100 million to scams; many of those ripped off thought they were speaking to bank staff.
- Aisha Dow
Leah thought she prevented a scam. Then her ‘bank’ called
A total of 773 people were scammed out of $24 million in 2025 with investment scams catching people out the most.
- Indigo Lemay-Conway
Meet Australia’s most persistent scammer, now ascending to the cloud
Dominique Eva Grubisa made a career and a fortune out of what courts now say was misleading and deceptive conduct. Nothing, so far, can stop her.
- Michael Bachelard