30 May 2013 – Fraud – CC Deception – Norwood, Adelaide and Findon
Published May 31, 2013 | 
Police are seeking your help to identify a man wanted for using a stolen credit card.
Back in mid-April, a wallet was stolen at Kensington Park. The same day, the man pictured, allegedly used a credit card from the stolen wallet, to purchase over $800 worth of cigarettes, over several transactions from stores at Norwood, Adelaide and Findon.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man aged in his 30’s, with a slim build, approximately 172cm, (5’8’’) clean shaven with short dark hair.
– See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/14256-man-sought-over-credit-card-deception.html#sthash.xGOLfGUl.dpuf
28 May 2013 – Fraud – Stolen CC – Supermarket/Liquor Store – Collinswood
Published May 31, 2013 | Police are looking for a woman who used stolen credit cards at a Collinswood supermarket and liquor shop recently.
At 5.10pm on Sunday, 26 May a woman parked her car in Dutton Terrace, Medindie.
When she returned, she found her car window had been smashed and her handbag had been stolen.
A short time late, the suspect used the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at a Collinswood supermarket and liquor shop.
– See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/14220-stolen-credit-cards-used-at-collinswood.html#sthash.eey3bMy2.dpuf
27 May 2013 – Update – Appeal – $200,000 Identity Fraud – Bank – Dandenong
Published May 27, 2013 | Police are appealing for assistance to identify a man they believe produced false identification and withdrew more than $200,000 from a bank in Dandenong in March.
At around 12.45pm on Tuesday 12 March, the male offender entered the bank on Lonsdale Street, produced false identification and withdrew the cheque.
The cheque was deposited into a falsely established bank account later that day and withdrawn as cash three days later.
The offender is described as being of Southern European appearance and was wearing workman’s clothes with white paint or plaster on his tracksuit pants.
Police have released the following images of a man they believe can assist with their investigation.
20 May 2013 – Arrest – $150,000 Fraud – Various Financial Institutions – Hobart
Published May 27, 2013 | On the 23 April 2013, detectives from Fraud & e-Crime Investigation Services arrested and charged a 56 year old man from Sandy Bay with serious fraud offences after a lengthy investigation.
Police allege the man created a number of fictitious identities for the purpose of obtaining credit from financial institutions and utility services in excess of $150,000.
The man was bailed to appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court. Police investigations are continuing.
23 May 2013 – Charges Laid – $100,000 Fraud – Adventure World – Bribra Lake
Published May 27, 2013 | Murdoch Detectives have charged a man after an investigation into funds being stolen from a Bibra Lake business. Detectives with the assistance of Police dogs trained to detect cash executed a search warrant on a Shelly home this morning, seizing computer equipment and documents relating to the investigation.
It will be alleged between 2011 and March 2013, the 29 year old man, who was employed in a financial management capacity at Adventure World Pty Ltd, transferred staff member’s
payroll funds to bank accounts belonging to various criminal associates. It is also alleged he used his position to pay himself in excess of $17,000 over and above his
entitlements. The total value of funds stolen is valued in excess of $100,000. The man has been charged with 49 counts of Stealing as a Servant and will appear in the
Fremantle Magistrates Court on Friday 14 June 2013.
8 May 2013 – 4th Person Charged – Fraud – Viking Group of Companies – Sanctuary Lakes
Published May 9, 2013 | Police have charged a fourth person today in relation to an ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Viking Group of companies. A 24-year-old man from Sanctuary Lakes was arrested by Fraud and Extortion Squad detectives this morning and charged with the following: • Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($12.15 million) • Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($17.4 million) • Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($4 million) • Attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception ($53 million). A Glen Waverley man and woman, both aged 51 and a 52-year-old Point Cook man were recently charged with the same offences in relation to this investigation. The Sanctuary Lakes man was bailed by police and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court for a filing hearing on Monday 13 May.
2 May 2013 – 3rd Person Charged – Fraud – Viking Group – Glen Waverley
Published May 3, 2013 | Police have charged a third person today in relation to an ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Viking Group of companies.
A 51-year-old man from Glen Waverley was arrested by Fraud and Extortion Squad detectives this morning and charged with the following:
• Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($12.15 million) • Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($17.4 million) • Obtaining a financial advantage by deception ($4 million) • Attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception ($53 million).
A 51-year-old Glen Waverley woman and a 52-year-old Point Cook man received the same charges in March in relation to this investigation.
The Glen Waverley man was bailed by police and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court for a filing hearing on 6 May
25 April 2013 – Employee Fraud – Theft of Prescription Drugs – Cessnock
Published April 26, 2013 | A hospital employee has been charged after the alleged theft of prescription drugs in the state’s Hunter region.
It’s alleged about 4.25am on Sunday 7 April 2013, a 37-year-old man who was employed by a hospital on View Street, Cessnock, entered the premises and took a large quantity of prescription medicine.
Other staff members noticed the theft the following morning, and notified police from Central Hunter Local Area Command who launched an investigation into the incident.
Yesterday (Wednesday 24 April 2013), officers from Central Hunter and Newcastle City Local Area Command’s executed a search warrant at a home in Broadmeadow.
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the address and taken to Waratah Police Station, where he was charged with:
– Break, enter and steal;
– Larceny;
– Larceny as a clerk/servant;
– Three counts of furnish false information to licensee.
He was released on conditional bail and is due to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 15 May 2013.
23 April 2013 – Further Arrest – Fraud – Hurstville
Published April 26, 2013 | Fraud and Cybercrime Squad detectives have today arrested another man following investigations into fraud and identity crime offences.
Strike Force Werewolf was established by the Cybercrime Team, part of the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, in 2012 to investigate the fraudulent purchase of goods and services using stolen credit card data bought online.
The goods and services included retail items, flights and holiday rentals, cash withdrawals and even mortgage repayments.
Police allege a number of ‘mules’ were used to receive the goods and make cash withdrawals using the stolen credit card data.
Today (Tuesday 23 April 2013), a 42-year-old man became the second man arrested this week after he attended Hurtsville Police Station at the request of detectives.
He was charged with one count each of deal with identity information to commit indictable offence; dishonestly obtain property by deception; and participate in a criminal group.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Central Local Court on Monday 13 May 2013.
Police allege that in December last year, the man used fraudulent identification to withdraw $140,000 from another person’s bank account.
Today’s arrest follows that of a 41-year-old man yesterday who will also appear at Central Local Court on Monday 13 May 2013.
Eight people in total have now been arrested and charged by Strike Force Werewolf detectives.
The NSW Police Force Cybercrime Team was created in November of 2011 to identify and apprehend individuals participating in organised crime, cybercrime and technology-enabled crime.
23 April 2013 – Charges Laid – CC Fraud – Surry Hills
Published April 26, 2013 | Fraud and Cybercrime Squad detectives have arrested a 41-year-old man who has been charged with fraud and identity crime offences.
Strike Force Werewolf was established by the Cybercrime Team, part of the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, in 2012 to investigate the fraudulent purchase of goods and services using stolen credit card data bought online.
The goods and services included retail items, flights and holiday rentals, cash withdrawals and even mortgage repayments.
Police allege a number of ‘mules’ were used to receive the goods and make cash withdrawals using the stolen credit card data.
Early yesterday (Monday 22 April 2013), a 41-year-old man attended Surry Hills Police Station at the request of detectives and was placed under arrest.
He was charged with eight offences, including deal with identity information to commit indictable offence; dishonestly obtain property by deception; and participate in a criminal group.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Central Local Court on Monday 13 May 2013.
Police allege that in October and December last year, the man withdrew $20,000 from another person’s bank account, attempted to withdraw a further $50,000 from the same account, and attempted to purchase a $50,000 Rolex watch. Suspicious staff had seized a number of identity items and contacted police.
Six other people have been previously arrested and charged by Strike Force Werewolf detectives.
The NSW Police Force Cybercrime Team was created in November of 2011 to identify and apprehend individuals participating in organised crime, cybercrime and technology-enabled crime.
Police provide the following tips to the community to reduce their risk of falling victim to identity and credit card crime:
• Ensure your mail box is secure to avoid mail theft. • Protect your personal and financial records and your credit and debit cards by keeping them stored safely. • Don’t just bin it – destroy old bills, records or expired cards appropriately. Ensure they are destroyed in such a way that the information is no longer legible. • Delete emails if you don’t know the sender. • Keep your computer virus protection and firewalls up to date and ensure your operating system is free of malware. • Do not supply your online passwords to anyone. • When purchasing goods online, check the bona fides of the company prior to making a payment. • Be cautious when providing your personal details online, including credit card details. • Never access internet banking from a link in an email. • If you have any suspicions about the site you are using, don’t proceed with the payment. • Do not share your personal identity number (PIN) with anyone and do not keep any written copy of your PIN with the card. • Cover your hand when entering your PIN into an ATM or EFTPOS machine. • Regularly check your bank statements for suspicious purchases. • If you suspect any criminal activity, contact your financial institution and local police station immediately.
For more safety tips, visit www.staysmartonline.gov.au and www.cybersmart.gov.au
