Breaking: 'I feel betrayed': New scam figures show Australians lost more than $2 billion
By Michael Atkin

Australians lost more than $2 billion to scammers in 2025, the latest data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/accc-scam-figures-released-two-billion-loss/106502482

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'It's a nightmare': Complaints pile up over Booking.com grievances
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

Hundreds of complaints against Booking.com are piling up as customers and hosts allege they've lost money, their property has been trashed and no one is taking responsibility.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/booking-com-complaints-accommodation-fair-trading/106423580

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'Built on deception': How one online travel site is fleecing customers
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

As holiday-makers gear up for Easter, online travel site Guest Reservations is accused of fleecing customers using hidden fees and charges with advocates calling on government and the regulator to step in.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/guest-reservation-travel-website-booking-com/106423574

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