A timeline of the $4.6 billion TikTok GST scam plaguing the ATO
The GST scam that went viral on TikTok continues to get worse as the ATO admits that it had to payout double what it initially reported.
Clamping down on “scamdemic”: Government’s new squad to target online fraudsters
Investment cons are responsible for around half of the $1 billion in total scam losses suffered by Australians each year.
“Strangely unsophisticated”: Coles executive caught stealing $1.9 million
Former Coles Online executive Aaron Baslangic, who stole $1.9 million from the retailer, has pleaded guilty to deception.
PwC internal inquiry under fire as government plans stricter review on the use of consulting firms
A company director will review the culture of embattled accounting firm PwC as the federal government works out how to deal with the consequences of the tax leak scandal.
Businesses lost $23 million to scams in 2022, as false invoices hit SMEs hard
Australian businesses reported an astonishing $23.2 million in scam losses across 2022, with new data from the ACCC showing small firms are persistently vulnerable to email compromise and false billing scams.
Just 1% of Australian businesses have signed up for eInvoicing. Now, the ATO is set to double down on the time-saving scheme
Two years after launch, the eInvoicing system had only reached 25,000 of Australia's estimated 2.5 million businesses.
Accountants optimistic after “critical” meeting with ATO over small business tax agent overhaul
Professional accounting groups are optimistic the ATO will continue to refine its new tax agent-linking system, after industry representatives said its six-step registration process could pose a significant challenge to small business clients.
Why FTX won’t be the only corporate fraud exposed during this market downturn
There are few fraud victims while markets are green, but during a global economic downturn, misdeeds and subterfuge rise to the surface.
Gorman issues scam warning to customers after websites appear pretending to sell its products
The Australian fashion label is urging customers not to be fooled by illegitimate scam websites pretending to sell genuine Gorman products.
Scammers are assailing small businesses on multiple fronts say ACCC
With Australians facing a hefty $4 billion scam bill this year, small businesses across the country are being urged to learn the tricks of the trade and arm themselves against scammers.
Crypto crackdowns, investment scams and greenwashing targets at ASIC’s Annual Forum
ASIC has revealed its enforcement priorities with suspicious crypto companies, investment scams and greenwashing at the top of its hit list.
Aussie employers had $350 million stolen from them by employees in the last decade: Research
The research found the largest amount stolen by an employee was $27.4 million, with six cases involving at least $10 million being misappropriated.