Australians lost $334.4 million to scams in 2025, according to the latest ACCC Scamwatch data – a slight increase from 2024.
Investment scams remain the most damaging at $172 million, followed by phishing and romance scams. People aged 65+ lost almost $89 million, the highest of any age group.
Key tactic: creating urgency and using AI to make scams more convincing.
Always pause and verify before transferring money or sharing details. Report suspicions to Scamwatch immediately.

#scams #australia #scamwatch #staysafe

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/how-over-330-million-was-taken-from-australians-in-a-year-and-the-tactics-behind-it/atu595hkx

How over $330 million was taken from Australians in a year — and the tactics behind it

Australia's consumer watchdog reveals Australians are losing an increasing amount of money to scams.

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"As regulators press Meta to crack down on rogue advertisers [Scammers] on Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has drafted a “playbook” to stall them. Internal documents seen by Reuters reveal its tactics, including efforts to make scam ads 'not findable' when authorities search for them." protecting Meta's ability to profit from these scam Ads and putting peoples online safety in danger.

https://www.reuters.com/investigations/meta-created-playbook-fend-off-pressure-crack-down-scammers-documents-show-2025-12-31/

#Safety #Crime #Corruption #News #HumanRights #ScamWatch #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #OnlineSafety

🤔Let's see which BSD fund managers and #SWFs will sucker themselves (investing other people's money) into this lonE skuM #moneygrubbing scheme.
#scamWatch #MuskTheScammer

#SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 #IPO plans
"The per-share price of $421 in its latest secondary offering, laid out by Chief Financial Officer Bret Johnsen in the memorandum to shareholders, is nearly double the $212 a share set in July at a $400 billion valuation"🤦‍♂️
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/investment/3155845/spacex-sets-800-billion-valuation-confirms-2026-ipo-plans

SpaceX sets $800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans

NEW YORK — SpaceX has authorised an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about US$800 billion, according to a company message seen by Bloomberg on Friday.

https://www.bangkokpost.com

If you are still an EFA member you need to check in on your Facebook uncle. Because this is embarrassing.

#ScamWatch #Grifters

Micronation or Mega Scam? Westarctica "Consul" Busted in Ghaziabad
What happens when a fantasy becomes fraud? A Ghaziabad man claiming to be a diplomat for Westarctica turned a self-made micronation dream into a criminal empire. Fake embassies, morphed Modi pics, ₹75 lakh in cash—this story is stranger than fiction.
#Micronations #Westarctica #FakeEmbassy #IndiaCrime #ScamWatch

https://news24media.org/fake-embassy-westarctica-busted-harshvardhan-jain/

🏛️ Fake Embassy Westarctica Busted in Ghaziabad: How Harshvardhan Jain Exploited the Fantasy of Micronations and Ran a Phantom Diplomatic Mission - News 24 Media

Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Harshvardhan Jain, a 47-year-old resident of Ghaziabad, who allegedly operated a fake embassy of Westarctica from a luxury bungalow in the upscale Kavi Nagar locality.

News 24 Media

🔎 Yehor Valerevich Alshevski: Digital Clean-Up or Calculated Cover-Up?
Accused of weaponizing DMCA takedowns and linked to Ponzi schemes, Alshevski’s online trail raises serious concerns.

🔗 https://cybercriminal.com/investigation/yehor-valerevich-alshevski

#YehorAlshevski #CyberCrime #FraudAlert #PonziScheme #DMCAAbuse #ScamWatch #OnlineDeception #TrendingNow #StayInformed

Investigation into Yehor Valerevich Alshevski | Exposing Perjury, Impersonation & Cyber Crime via Fake DMCA Abuse

We are investigating Yehor Valerevich Alshevski for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.

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🔎 ⚠️ Lanistar & Gurhan Kiziloz : Innovation or Illusion?
Regulatory warnings, bold claims, and growing doubts — is Lanistar truly disrupting fintech or just playing a risky game?
🔗 https://cybercriminal.com/threats/gurhan-kiziloz
#GurhanKiziloz #Lanistar #FintechAlert #FraudWarning #CyberCrime #ScamWatch #TrendingNow #StayInformed
Threat Alert: Gurhan Kiziloz | Exposing Cyber Crime, Fraud & Online Risk Threats

Stay informed with CyberCriminal.com’s Threat Alert on Gurhan Kiziloz, revealing alleged cyber crimes including fraud, perjury, impersonation, and other

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Binomoidr.com: Trading Platform or Potential Threat? ⚠️
Is Binomoidr.com a legitimate trading platform or another online risk? We break down red flags, user complaints, and potential risks tied to this website. 🕵️‍♀️💬
👉 Dive into the Full Analysis: https://www.cybercriminal.com/check/binomoidr.com

💬#Binomoidr #TradingScam #InvestmentFraud #ScamWatch #OnlineTradingRisks #FinancialSafety #FraudAlert #TradingPlatformReview #StayProtected #CyberRisk

binomoidr.com - Investigation, Risk Analysis and Review - CyberCriminal.com

Is binomoidr.com involved in any cybercrime? View OSINT report, undisclosed relationships and red flags. Collaborate with alleged victims at CyberCriminal.com

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⚠️ ComplaintsBoard.com: Corruption Unleashed! ⚠️

Allegations of bias, censorship, and shady pay-to-play schemes are casting a dark shadow over this so-called consumer advocate. Are they protecting consumers or their own wallets?

🔗 https://www.cybercriminal.com/check/complaintsboard.com

#ComplaintsBoard #ConsumerDeception #Exposed #CorruptionUnveiled #PayToPlay #ScamWatch #Journalism

ComplaintsBoard.com - Investigation, Risk Analysis and Review - CyberCriminal.com

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