Leah thought she prevented a scam. Then her ‘bank’ called

Western Australians reported 773 scams in 2025, losing a total of $24 million, according to the WA ScamNet Year in Review. Commerce Minister Tony Buti highlighted that AI-driven scams are increasingly sophisticated, making it difficult for victims to identify them. Jindalee resident Leah Lewis lost $4,540 after falling victim to a scammer impersonating her bank's fraud department.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by SMH