ACCC Reveals Australians' $2.18 Billion Scam Losses
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports Australians lost $2.18 billion to scams in 2025, with investment scams accounting for $837.7 million. The figures accompany a high-profile mid-January case in which Sydney retiree Bevan Lisle lost $50,000 after a broker allegedly paid proceeds to a fraudulent account. The government passed new scam laws last February, but mandatory sector codes remain unimplemented.
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- Read OriginalScammers rip off Australians to the tune of $2 billion, ACCC figures showabc.net.au
