Have you received a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to be from a government department or business such as an energy pro…

Have you received a call or email out of the blue from someone claiming to be from a government department or business such as an energy pro…
Earlier this week I received an email from a solo operator client of mine querying a domain name registration notice she had received. A dom…
The Federal Department of Communications has warned small business owners to be vigilant following the discovery of a new scam involving fak…
Scammers are targeting aged care businesses, offering a free advertisement in a directory, but concealing a fee in the fine print. Consumer …
Scammers in white vans are targeting Melbourne consumers, offering cheap goods such as home theatre systems and stereo equipment, conning pe…
Australia’s consumer watchdog is warning the public to beware of a scam targeting those interested in the latest developments of missing M…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued a warning over a loan scam which has been sucking in Australian businesses. …
The old-school Yellow Pages scam is back in action. In the past week the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has received over 60…
This article first appeared on May 29, 2011 The end of the financial year means so many things to so many people. For many, it’s a tim…
A call centre and associated premises in Queensland have been raided, targeting individuals behind an alleged “serious and organised fraudul…
There’s a crackdown going on and contracting arrangements are in the spotlight. The Fair Work Ombudsman, which oversees workplace…
Entrepreneurs are being urged to keep their guards up to avoid invoice and billing scams, as fraudsters use the end of the financial year to…