Elderly Citizens Help Organisation Inc, Michael Nazzari and John O’Hanlon - Court outcome Court actions 24 February 2020 A court has fined a former fundraiser and two of its officers a total of $13,000 for conducting fundraising activities while unregistered, and failing to meet their legal obligations relating to banking appeal money and record-keeping.
Is the romance real? - News alert News alerts 14 February 2020 In 2019, Australians reported to Scamwatch losses of more than $28 million due to romance scams. Consumer protection agencies across Australia are warning people to never send money to someone they have not met in person, and to be aware of some of the hallmarks of a romance scam.
John William Petsinis - Court outcome Court actions 6 February 2020 Former estate agent’s representative John William Petsinis has given an undertaking to be on good behaviour for 12 months, after pleading guilty to five charges relating to his misuse of funds.