Aussies hit by more than $98m in scams
The Australian Federal Police has laid bare the massive cost of scams in 2021 and a hit list of the ways cyber criminals target their victims.
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Email scams: How to get your money back
Aussie mum and dad businesses are targeted by criminal gangs who see them as an “easy payday” that costs on average $64,000 per scam. But you can fight back – see how.
Who really cut off ‘Chopper’ Read’s ears in prison
A book on ‘Australia’s most infamous jail’ has revealed the true identity of the man who cut off Mark ‘Chopper’ Read’s ears.
Aussie inmates hooked on ‘crimfit’ and jail TV cooking
One of Australia’s convicted terrorism offenders has gone viral in the prison population with his fitness series and TV cooking show in jail where he makes custard slice. See the video.
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Albanese calls on Russia to hand over MH17 men
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Russia to act after three men were found guilty of deliberately downing MH17.
‘Big lie’: Bishop lashes Putin and calls for MH17 compo
She famously shirt fronted Vladimir Putin after the shooting down of MH17. Now Julie Bishop takes it again to the Russian President.
Aussie conman’s son takes fall in $6.4m betting fraud
The son of a notorious Queensland conman has taken the fall for a gambling scheme that duped many by promising big wins on races including the Melbourne Cup.
Bad blood, shootings and bikie exodus: Inside Mongols mayhem
The feared Mongols bikie gang is in turmoil with an exodus of high-profile members, a swag on murder and drug trafficking charges and others winding up shot and bashed. WATCH THE INSIDE STORY
Amazon meth haul ‘bound for Australia’
Investigators have uncovered a major drugs stash believed to be linked to a shipping ring that uses tech giant Amazon to move narcotics across the world.
How Bilardi tried to recruit Aussies to Islamic State
Teen terrorist Jake Bilardi offered to help aspiring Aussie jihadis join Islamic State. See his secret chat with one wannabe fighter.
Teen terrorist’s chilling call home before suicide mission
Days before he blew himself up for Islamic State, Aussie teen terrorist Jake Bilardi made a phone call to his brother. Listen to the audio.
Aussie ISIS fighters named: Where they are they now
From young teens, to wannabe models and even a doctor. These are the Aussie men who risked everything for ISIS. See the list.
Shock ASIO terror discovery in Aussie kids
Spy agencies are grappling with a disturbing discovery as they uncover local counter terror plots. This is what they have found.
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