Federal government launches National Anti-Scams Centre to tackle scams and raise consumer awareness
Federal government launches National Anti-Scams Centre to tackle scams and raise consumer awareness
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Government launches 'hit squad' against the scammers costing Australians billions
Key points:
- The National Anti-Scams Centre brings together experts from public agencies and private industries to disrupt scammers
- Its first operation will tackle investment scams, which cost Australians over $1 billion a year
- The operation will last six months, with the centre publicly reporting outcomes