Brisbane Times · general
Leah thought she prevented a scam. Then her ‘bank’ called
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Western Australians reported 773 scams in 2025, losing $24 million, according to the WA ScamNet Year in Review. Jindalee resident Leah Lewis lost $4,540 after scammers posed as her bank's fraud department, illustrating the increasing sophistication of fraud amid the rise of AI. Consumer Protection Commissioner Patricia Blake emphasized that anyone can fall victim to scams.
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