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    Experts reveal new cybercrime scheme as scammers impersonate one mayor

    It shouldn't matter how sophisticated the AI posting is. People should NEVER send money or provide account details on the basis of a text message or social media post. There are several ways in which a request could and should be checked.
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    From millionaire dreams to nightmare: 71-year-old man loses $400,000 to cunning scam

    It's disappointing that people are still falling for these scams that have been around for quite a long time; but it really is time that the Managers of social media platforms are held more accountable for not removing them.
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    Customers express outrage over hidden fees on an ‘average tasting sandwich’

    Don't all prices have to be posted on the menu or elsewhere visible to customers? If the 90 cents for toasting was posted somewhere then there's no argument.
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    Shocking behaviour: See what this postie did to an unsuspecting man's lawn!

    The postie has a right to expect reasonable access to and between each letterbox. If a soggy lawn is the only available route then what is the postie supposed to do?
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    Protect your wallet: Aussies lost $16.2 million to this alarming scam trend

    When I need to transfer a large amount of money electronically, I always send a small amount first. When that has been received, the internet banking site will have the correct details to transfer the rest.
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    Passport photo fail: Husband's 'behind-the-scenes' shot leaves internet in stitches!

    Seems like a perfectly logical interpretation of a poorly worded instruction.
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    Drivers beware: This obscure road rule could cost you $215!

    The use of yellow lines varies greatly between different countries making it very confusing for immigrants and visitors who are used to a particular system. This post doesn't make it clear what the local rules are. A solid yellow line means no stopping at any time. A broken line means no...
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    Driven to despair: Young driver's $900 setback sparks road rule ruckus!

    Absolutely! How can someone be at fault for colliding with a person who shouldn't even be driving a car?
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    ‘Robotax’ is a symptom of a gap in Australia’s tax laws. Here’s how to fix it

    I wonder if they would be that obliged to refund tax to anybody who might have been overcharged.
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    Travel agent loses it after horrendous four-hour wait for Qantas: Has this happened to you too?

    It's disappointing that some chief executive can come from the other side of the world, turn the Pride of Australia into the most hated airline in the region, then return home with $millions in his bank account, (possibly) never to be held accountable.
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    Shocking sight at Vinnies has Aussies outraged

    Possibly not just named and shamed but indicted for illegal dumping.
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    ‘Bike fall’ prompts grandmother to sue Kmart for $750,000

    ‘That child could have been struck by one or both boxes falling out,’ - stated by the judge!! Surely a person cannot be held legally responsible for something that 'might' have happened.
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    Uber incident leaves passenger gobsmacked over backseat ‘mess’

    I wonder how many customers have been sent a bill for $80 to clean up the same mess?
  14. K

    SDC Trivia Game #304 - 25/03/2024

    Re question 7; I thought Double Jeopardy describes when a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
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    New statistics show shocking spike in youth crime: Is your car or home at risk?

    Young people seem to know they cannot be seriously convicted for crimes because of their age. Law makers need to reconsider accountability and penalties for younger criminals.
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    Two scammers caught on video swindling 81-year-old’s ‘large sum of money’

    Am I missing something? This doesn't explain how these men obtained the cards or the information.
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    ‘Several red flags’: Banker saves Aussie from a catastrophic $25 million scam

    So many people fall to scams, often through their own lack of scrutiny or just plain foolishness, that scamming is already big business. CHECK and DOUBLE CHECK before moving your money and NEVER NEVER NEVER click on a link from an email or SMS. How many times does that have to be said?
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    How a stolen phone can lead to a $12,500 nightmare: ‘These things do hurt’

    He appears to be pretty tech-savvy to run so much of his business from his phone but to not have his phone protected by a PIN is pretty naive.
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    Statewide bank branch closure triggers outrage: 'This is an outrageous decision'

    It would make sense for the CBA to open a couple of Bank West counters in some of the CBA branches. It would save them money and still provide the customer service. Maybe that is going to happen and this article just didn't say it. Westpac did that with St George in my home town and it seems...
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