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Sandra B.
Small business owner - Cairns, QLD
A fake Google Ads consultant drained $19,000 from my cafe before disappearing completely
I run a small cafe in Cairns. A man claiming to be a certified Google Ads partner invoiced me monthly showing fake dashboards. When I asked questions he vanished. ABN pointed to a mail forwarding address. Reported to ACCC 4 months ago with no response. I want other small business owners to know this is happening.
QLD - $19,000 lost - Fake services - 2 days ago - 2.4k people agree
Anon
Anonymous
Individual - Western Sydney, NSW
Paid $3,200 bond on a rental that did not exist
Found on Facebook Marketplace. Landlord said he was overseas. Asked for bond upfront via bank transfer. Transferred $3,200 and never heard again. Police said little they can do.
NSW - $3,200 lost - Rental scam
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Marcus T.
Tradesperson - Perth, WA
Developer refused to pay $47k - here is how I got $28k back
Completed full bathroom renovations. Developer disputed final invoice claiming defects. Had photos, texts and signed completion form. Fair Trading took 9 months but I got partial payment. Sharing what worked.
WA - $47k disputed - Builder scam