Taskforce to target fake investment schemes amid 'scamdemic' costing Australia billions
www.abc.net.au
The federal government says Australians are facing a "scamdemic", with investment scams costing us over $1billion per year.

Key points:

  • The National Anti-Scams Centre brings together experts from public agencies and private industries to disrupt scammers
  • Its first operation will tackle investment scams, which cost Australians over $1 billion a year
  • The operation will last six months, with the centre publicly reporting outcomes
  • EntropyGradient@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Pretty funny how the government is spending money on “awareness”, like anyone had to be reminded, and not taking actions like switching caller ID to be verified so spammers can’t just spoof any number they want.

    The only reason why we don’t is the government is happy to make Australia the most scam-victimised country in the world as long as it doesn’t inconvenience cops and debt collectors. It’s unconscionable.

  • tuff_wizard@aussie.zoneEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Maybe the younger generations need to get into scamming. Might be an effective way to redistribute wealth.