Retailer scammers are out in force in SA

Keeping on top of retail fraud is a never-ending battle. The South Australian Police Force has uncovered yet another retail and consumer con this week and is calling on all retailers to be on high alert, and make immediate contact if they sense something suspicious. Scammers have been buying items like vacuum cleaners over the […]

Reports of ‘Cash back’ Scam at 7-Eleven Store

by Ben Desir, Workplace Advisor, NRA Legal Concerning reports of 7-Eleven employees being forced to pay back parts of their wages have come to light. Recent media reports suggest that franchisees of the embattled 7-Eleven brand, have continued to flout their employment law obligations. Workers have spoken to media outlets claiming that their employers have […]

WA businesses scammed half a million dollars

Western Australian businesses and employees have been robbed of over half a million dollars in the past two years from scammers posing as bosses or suppliers. Consumer protection agencies are warning businesses, especially finance departments to be vigilant when assessing invoices. Since last year, $461,000 has been stolen from 15 companies through the supplier “payment […]