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Australians under the age of 25 are becoming the fastest-growing target demographic for scammers, with the age group losing $5 million to scams last year alone.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed that, in 2019, around 12,000 reports were made to Scamwatch from Gen Z.

While comprising just over 7 per cent of all Scamwatch reports, it was an 11 per cent increase in reports from the age group compared to 2018 figures.

It’s a concerning statistic, according to ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard.

“Scammers don’t discriminate based on age and the wide range of scams reported by this age group is concerning,” she said.

“Young people may think they are tech-savvy, but scammers are adapting and we expect to see more scams on newer platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok.”

The ACCC highlighted that Facebook and Instagram were the most common platforms for reports and losses by Australians under 25 last year.

The typical scam on each of these platforms involved fake online stores or the sale of fake tickets to events.

Online shopping scams were the most common scams, making up more than 14 per cent of reports and almost 12 per cent of losses among people under 25, it was outlined.

Ms Rickard said that almost half of the losses to people under 25 occurred through bank transfer, but she advised “you should also be wary of sellers asking for payment through unusual payment methods such as gift cards or bitcoin”.

“Always try to purchase tickets from authorised sellers and be aware that many links sourced through social media will not be legitimate,” she advised.

Sextortion scams on the rise

The consumer watchdog has also flagged how scammers are using social media platforms and email as forums for sextortion scams, “where they threaten to share intimate images or footage of you online, unless you give in to their demands”.

“In many cases, if you receive a sextortion threat from a stranger claiming they have compromising images or video footage of you, these images don’t actually exist, so delete the message,” Ms Rickard noted.

For anyone who is concerned, she advised contacting the eSafety Commissioner. 

Children also being targeted

Children’s games are also seeing opportune scammers preying on vulnerable persons.

The ACCC said scammers are targeting children playing online video games, such as Fortnite, by offering unlocked achievements or special items in exchange for money or gift card codes without ever transferring the item.

Ms Rickard said through targeting children, “scammers could obtain personal and banking information from the individual’s parents”.

“We encourage parents and guardians to ensure children do not share personal or banking details online, and if they think a scammer has gained access to their personal information, contact their financial institution as soon as possible,” she said.

Where such scams do occur, Ms Rickard has advised parents to “contact the platform on which you were scammed and inform them of the circumstances surrounding the scam”.

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Bankrupt Aussies trying to hide their money through relationships have been given a timely reminder they will be caught, following the arrest of a Victorian man, a government body reveals.

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According to the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), Robert John Wilson was convicted after telling authorities he gambled away sales. 

An investigation found Mr Wilson had transferred the sale cost to a friend, before withdrawing the funds for use over time.

AFSA deputy chief executive Gavin McCosker explained that AFSA pursues convictions to help maintain the public’s confidence in the personal insolvency system.

“For most people, bankruptcy is a difficult and stressful situation,” Mr McCosker said.

“However, it is important that people entering into bankruptcy are honest. Failing to disclose funds and assets is both unfair to genuine creditors and illegal.”

The chief executive highlighted while bankrupt individuals might see it as a victimless crime, it is important to maintain the integrity of the system.

“It is important that we take action against those who are dishonest and break the law.”

The matter was prosecuted on behalf of AFSA by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.

Commonwealth law requires bankrupt people to fully and truthfully disclose all funds and assets in their statement of affairs. The trustee uses the bankrupt person’s funds or assets to repay people who are owed money.

Mr Wilson pleaded guilty to two charges under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth):

• Dealing with property to the value of $20 or more within 12 months before the presentation of the petition which made him bankrupt contrary to section 265(7) read with section 265(4)(a) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth).
• Failure to fully and truly disclose to the trustee such information about his conduct and examinable affairs as the trustee requires contrary to section 265(1)(ca) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). 

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A bankrupt Queensland man was sentenced in the Caboolture Magistrates Courts on two charges under Commonwealth bankruptcy law following an inheritance spending spree, the government states.

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According to the Australian Financial Security Authority, Nicholas Gannon filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May 2013, owing creditors $1.3 million. 

During his bankruptcy, Mr Gannon received over $150,000 as an inheritance, which under Commonwealth law requires bankrupt people to let their trustee know if they receive money or assets during bankruptcy. 

Instead of informing the authorities, Mr Gannon stifled $140,000 away through friends and family which he used to pay for large purchases including racing car parts, supplements and furniture. 

Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) deputy chief executive Gavin McCosker explained that despite AFSA’s intelligence gathering and monitoring systems, the community is a vital source of information.

“Mr Gannon knew that he was required to let his bankruptcy trustee know if he received any funds or assets while bankrupt,” Mr McCosker said.

“However, he chose to not only attempt to hide the money that he had received, he also went out of his way to spend it.

“The existence of the money was only discovered in November 2017, thanks to a tip-off from the community.

“We encourage anyone who suspects wrongdoing by a bankrupt person to submit a tip-off — they are a vital source of intelligence and can make a real difference.”

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A bankrupt Queensland man was sentenced in the Caboolture Magistrates Courts on two charges under Commonwealth bankruptcy law following an inheritance spending spree, the government states.

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A new SMS scam is doing the rounds, promising an 8 per cent bonus on tax returns to the victims of recent natural disasters.

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has raised the alarm about the scam, with assistant commissioner Karen Foat calling the messages a “classic case” of fraudsters impersonating the ATO.

She said they do this in an effort to collect personal information from people, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers and online banking login details.

Included in the SMS scam is a link to a fake myGov website that looks genuine.

“If you receive an SMS, call, or email and aren’t sure if it’s genuine, it’s OK to not respond,” Ms Foat advised.

“Instead, you can phone the ATO’s dedicated scam line – 1800 008 540 – to check if it is legitimate.”

Scams can also be reported online at https://www.ato.gov.au/reportascam.

While the Tax Office does send SMS and emails, and also makes phone calls to taxpayers, it has said there are some tell-tale signs associated with scams that can aid in identifying fraudulent contact.

The ATO said it will never:

- Send an SMS or email requesting you click on a hyperlink to log on to government services;
- Ask you to provide any personal identifying information in order to receive a refund;
- Use aggressive or rude behaviour, or threaten you with immediate arrest, jail or deportation;
- Project its number onto your caller ID – so people can be sure that if there’s a number on their caller ID, it’s not the ATO calling; or
- Request payment of a debt via cardless cash, iTunes or Google Play cards, pre-paid Visa cards, cryptocurrency, or direct credit to a personal bank account.

Importantly, don’t give up any personal information.

Ms Foat flagged that last year alone, more than 15,000 people reported to the Tax Office that they had provided scammers with personal identifying information.

“Your personal and financial information is like the keys to your identity and your money,” she outlined.

“Once a scammer has your data, they will either sell it on the black market or use it to impersonate you.”

She explained how when armed with your details, scammers can do things like get a loan or commit fraud in your name, access your bank account and shop using your credit card, lodge tax returns, or steal your superannuation.

“If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a tax related scam, the best thing to do is call the ATO as soon as you can on 1800 008 540,” the assistant commissioner concluded.

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A new SMS scam is doing the rounds, promising an 8 per cent bonus on tax returns to the victims of recent natural disasters.

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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Aussies looking for love have been given a timely reminder that one in five scams is related to dating.

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According to the ACCC, there were almost 4,000 dating and romance scams in 2019, with losses of more than $28.6 million, and these numbers will be just the tip of the iceberg. Around 37.5 per cent of reports resulted in a loss, with an average loss of more than $19,000.

“We’ve seen an increase in reports from people who did not originally seek an online relationship but have been caught up in a dating and romance scam,” ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said.

“Romance scams are particularly devastating because not only are there financial losses, but there is also an emotional toll for the victim, which can have lasting psychological impacts on people.”

The ACCC warned that scammers try to make their victims fall in love with a persona they have created and quickly profess their love for the victim.

They will normally weave complicated stories about why they can’t meet in person and ask the victim to send money or provide financial aid so they can travel to meet them.

If the person sends money, the scammer will ask for more, and if they don’t, the scammer may become aggressive or use guilt to manipulate their victim.

“If you’re interacting with someone online, it’s important to be alert and consider the possibility that the approach may be a scam,” Ms Rickard said.

“Don’t give out personal information, including your financial details, to anybody you haven’t met in person, no matter who they say they are, and don’t share intimate photos or use webcams in an intimate setting.”

A new trend emerging in 2019 was scammers increasingly turning to apps like Google Hangouts, or online games such as Words with Friends and Scrabble, to con their victims.

“No longer are dating websites the only contact method for dating and romance scams, with an increasing number of reports coming from these emerging websites and apps,” Ms Rickard concluded.

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Late last year, the taxman saw around $2 million lost between November 2018 and January 2019 as scammers aggressively ramped up their criminal tactics.

“I’m particularly concerned about the sophistication these scammers keep showing,” assistant commissioner Karen Foat said.

“They are getting better at impersonating large organisations and ramp up in periods where people expect to hear from us, to make their threats appear more legitimate.”

So far this year, 622 people have paid over $2.1 million to scammers impersonating the ATO.

“We see these ATO impersonation scams by phone, email, SMS and even through message apps such as WhatsApp.

“We’ve also recently spotted scammers using the cardless cash feature offered by many banks. Through this feature, victims are sent codes to withdraw cash from an ATM, which they then read out to the scammer.

“One Sydneysider was duped out of $500 through this tactic. After a client alerted him that he was scammed, he reported the incident to us,” Ms Float continued.

There are certain factors consumers can be on the look out for to avoid falling victim to these tactics, including how best to distinguish the difference between an official officer versus a scammer.

The Tax Office said it would never:

• use aggressive or rude behaviour, or threaten you with immediate arrest, jail or deportation;
• project our number onto your caller ID – so people can be sure that if there’s a number on their caller ID, it’s not the ATO calling;
• request payment of a debt via cardless cash, iTunes or Google Play cards, prepaid Visa cards, cryptocurrency or direct credit to a personal bank account; and
• send an email or SMS requesting you click on a hyperlink to log on to government services.

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