Social Media Scammer Image by Dee from Pixabay As the search for employment increasingly moves online, particularly to platforms like Facebook , a dark side is emerging: a sharp rise in sophisticated job scams preying on hopeful job seekers. Authorities and victim support groups are issuing urgent warnings as individuals lose not only significant sums of money but also suffer profound emotional and psychological impacts. Recent data from Scamwatch in Australia indicates a worrying trend. In the first 10 months of 2024, over 6,000 Australians reported losing $58.3 million to social media scams, with job scams contributing a substantial $4.5 million to that figure. While overall reported losses to scams saw a decline in 2023, job scams bucked the trend with a dramatic 150% increase in financial losses compared to the previous year, highlighting scammers' evolving tactics. The Allure and Deception Scammers are exploiting the desire for flexible, well-paying work, often ...
Tensions Rise as Police Move to Block Pro-Palestine March at Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House As the world approaches the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza , Sydney is once again at the center of heated debate over protest rights and public safety. A planned pro-Palestinian march to the iconic Sydney Opera House has sparked controversy, with New South Wales (NSW) Police rushing to intervene through legal channels. The Planned Protest and Its Significance Organized by the Palestine Action Group , the march—dubbed a " March for Humanity "—is set to take place just days after October 7, 2025 , marking two years since the Hamas-led attacks that killed over 1,200 people in Israel and triggered a devastating conflict in Gaza, resulting in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths. Protesters aim to call on the Australian government , led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese , to impose sanctions on Israel and highlight ongoing humanitarian concerns in the region. The event is expected to draw up to ...
