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STATE CRIME COMMAND
Statewide Specialist Response
STATE CRIME COMMAND
FRAUD & CYBER CRIME GROUP
Victims of Fraud Support, recover and educate
Presenter: PCSC Kathryn Collins
2005
$275,000 – bankruptcy
25 of 26 people
Total losses = A$7.2 Million
• 139 people questioned:
“Why did you send money to Nigeria?”
• 134 were victims – sent in excess of
$18.2 million to scammers
• 7% victims of romance fraud
OPERATION ECHO TRACK
2006
OPERATION HOTEL FORTRESS
2009
• 200 people questioned:
“Why did you send money to Nigeria?”
• 186 were victims – $21.5 million lost
• 70% victims of romance fraud
$75,000 per day
FUTURE
Inheritance Food
Rent
www.yump.com.au
• Female 2 :1 over male
• Generally over the age of 45 years
• Looking for companionship
• Are educated and intelligent
• Some victims from abusive relationships
• Emotionally vulnerable
VICTIM PROFILE
RARE
ARRESTS
Fraud Support and Recovery Group
Contact
Fraud Prevention Unit
www.FraudAndCyberSafety.com.au
QUESTIONS
STATE CRIME COMMAND
Statewide Specialist Response