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Local MP speaks on scams

November 27, 2024 10:16 am in by

The issue of scammers has been raised in Federal Parliament.

Member for Mallee Anne Webster spoke about 82-year-old Mildura resident, Emily, who was scammed out of more than one-hundred and fifty- thousand dollars.

The local MP has questioned whether Labor’s anti-scam legislation is protecting victims or banks.

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Webster said the scammers who got into their computer claimed to be the authorities.

Emily will have the money returned.

Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/scam-tile-letter-tiles-word-8509837/

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