What made Anna Delvey and the Tinder Swindler such successful scammers?
How is it that so many people could have been gullible enough to buy the fantastical stories spun by Anna Sorokin and Simon Leviev?
How to protect your e-commerce business from fraud
Since the onset of the pandemic online fraud has become more prevalent than ever. However, luckily, there are many ways to mitigate the risks associated with e-commerce fraud.
Australia’s first JobKeeper fraud conviction sees Melbourne man fined thousands of dollars
The ATO has secured its first criminal conviction for JobKeeper fraud, after a man was found guilty of falsely claiming he was a sole trader.
How this whistleblowing startup and women-led law firm are making remote workplaces safer during COVID-19, and beyond
When it comes to whistleblowing on fraud, misconduct or harrasment, funnily enough, Slack, Zoom and Gmail probably aren’t going to cut it.
‘Fake car salesman’ gets three years’ jail in tax fraud bust
The ATO has successfully prosecuted a 'fake car salesman' who tried to engage in tax fraud to the tune of more than $220,000.
“Audacious”: Fake cigar entrepreneur jailed for dodgy business tax claims
A man who submitted dodgy business tax claims has been sentenced to two-years-four-months' jail time.
Is that actually your boss? Vigilance urged as ‘deep fake’ used to scam unwitting businesses
Cyber security experts are warning deep fake represents a threat to businesses as confirmed cases of financial loss start to emerge overseas.
Four years’ jail for business owner convicted of almost $600,000 in tax fraud
A Brisbane-based business owner has been convicted of defrauding taxpayers by nearly $600,000.
Queensland liquidator jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to stealing $800,000 from collapsed company
A former business liquidator has been sentenced to seven year's jail time after he was found to have committed three counts of fraud.
Snake oil salespeople: Be sceptical of business coaches who promise you the world
It’s not uncommon to see a supposed entrepreneur masquerading as a ‘guru’ while trying to pump out their ill-conceived expertise online.
Deli deceit: Man jailed for seven years after claiming $5 million for his wife’s retail website
A man who claimed it cost $5 million to build a website for his wife's deli business has been jailed for seven years for tax fraud.
SEO rip-offs: Ombudsman calls for ACCC action over dodgy consultants
The small business ombudsman is asking for firms to come forward with complaints amid a worrying trend of rip-offs plaguing the industry.
