Four years’ jail for accountant who lodged tax returns without permission
A Perth-based accountant has been jailed for four years for trying to obtain over $250,000 from clients and the ATO fraudulently.
ATO warning as $800,000 stolen: Are data breaches fuelling sophisticated scams?
ATO phone scams robbed taxpayers of $800,000 in November, prompting a tax office warning ahead of Christmas.
Grants of up to $2,100 for small business cyber security checks: Here’s how to apply
The government has committed $10 million to help small businesses get cybersecurity health checks, underscoring the importance of digital diligence.
Elon Musk targeted by fake Bitcoin advertisements as pressure mounts on Twitter
Elon Musk has, once again, become the victim of a wave of bitcoin scams, as pressure on Twitter to tackle the issue intensifies.
“Be extra vigilant”: Opportunistic cybercriminals circulate job scam as Christmas approaches
A fake job ad scam is circulating, trying to trick employers into downloading malicious software in the lead up to Christmas.
Gerry Harvey slams GST avoiders, but concedes new tax may be hard to enforce
Gerry Harvey says it may be difficult for the tax office to crack down on businesses skirting a new tax on low value imports.
ATO fraud report: Tax watchdog calls for improved transparency in wake of police investigation
A report into fraud within the ATO has recommended the conduct of senior officers receive more robust scrutiny after Operation Elbrus.
Software going rogue: Why you probably don’t need a cyber security app
Not all cyber security apps will make your online movements more secure — and, in some cases, they could be worse than doing nothing at all.
“Brazen fraud”: Melbourne businessman sentenced to four years jail over $1 million in GST refunds to ATO
The ATO has successfully prosecuted a small business owner that lodged fraudulent business activity statements with inflated GST refund claims.
Woolworths tightens security after rewards scam targets hundreds of customers
A scam targeting Woolworths Rewards customers has prompted the supermarket giant to improve its account security measures.
How fraud works: The successful techniques of scamming
When it comes to scamming it’s the offenders and their actions we should be focusing on. How exactly do fraudsters get victims to do such outlandish things?
State watchdogs seek prison sentences and big fines for real estate agents flouting the law
Fraud and legal experts say it's not surprising that state consumer watchdogs are cracking down on the real estate sector and chasing fines for agents who have misused trust money or failed to obey regulations for how they do business.
