Reverseau Blog

Discover the latest tips, news, and community-driven insights on the Reverseau Blog. Learn how to spot and avoid scam calls and texts in Australia, with practical advice to keep you safe and informed. Join our mission to outsmart scammers!

India's Cybercrime Economy: Systematic Analysis of Global Fraud Operations

Comprehensive examination of India's industrial-scale cybercrime infrastructure targeting Western nations. Analysis of organisational structures, economic drivers, and regulatory vulnerabilities enabling billion-dollar fraud operations.

8-min Read


ACMA SMS ID Register: Critical Business Compliance Requirements

Comprehensive analysis of Australia's mandatory SMS Sender ID registration framework. Essential compliance guidance for organisations using text-based customer communications from December 2025.

6-min Read


Inheritance Fraud Analysis: $1.6M Loss Exposes Banking Vulnerabilities

Comprehensive case study examining sophisticated term deposit fraud targeting estate executors. Analysis reveals systemic banking vulnerabilities and regulatory gaps affecting inheritance protection mechanisms.

6-min Read


Callback Phishing: Advanced Business Email Compromise Analysis

Comprehensive examination of telephone-oriented attack delivery methods targeting enterprise customers. Analysis of sophisticated PDF-based evasion techniques and brand impersonation strategies affecting major technology platforms.

7-min Read


Pig Butchering Scams: Global Operations & Business Risk Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of pig butchering fraud operations, from Myanmar trafficking centres to billion-dollar losses. Executive briefing on criminal methodology, geographic patterns, and organisational threat implications.

7-min Read


Australia's SMS ID Register: Business Compliance & Scam Prevention

ACMA announces mandatory SMS Sender ID registration from December 2025. Businesses must register custom sender IDs with certified telcos or face message blocking. New rules target $14M scam losses.

5-min Read


The Griffith Bed Scam: A Teaching Case in Online Fraud Detection

Educational breakdown of a Gumtree bed scam in Griffith that reveals sophisticated criminal psychology. Learn step-by-step how scammers exploit trust and how one buyer's clever verification exposed the fraud.

9-min Read


Remote Pickup Scam Psychology: Why Smart People Drive Hours for Nothing

Deep dive into Facebook Marketplace's remote pickup scam psychology. Learn how criminals exploit distance, pricing psychology, and sunk costs to manipulate even cautious buyers into wasted journeys.

8-min Read


Gumtree Scam Alert: How Griffith Buyer's Quick Thinking Exposed Fraud

Police warn of sophisticated Gumtree scam targeting furniture buyers. Learn how criminals exploit online marketplace trust, payment timing, and location excuses to steal deposits from unsuspecting shoppers.

7-min Read


Young Australians Lose $157K: Real Scam Stories & New Laws

Tech-savvy electrician loses $110K house deposit, bank customer drained of $47K while on phone with fake fraud team. Australia's new scam prevention framework and victim experiences revealed.

6-min Read


AI Voice Cloning Scams: Politicians Targeted by Fake Rubio

Scammers used AI to impersonate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, targeting foreign ministers and officials. Voice cloning fraud requires only 3-second audio samples from social media.

2-min Read


Fake Brand Website Scam: Thousands of Copycat Stores Exposed

Silent Push reveals massive fake website operation copying Apple, REI, Omaha Steaks and more. Learn to identify fraudulent checkout pages that steal payment details without delivering products.

3-min Read


Free Money Scams: How 'Unexpected Winnings' Cost Australians

Protect yourself from unexpected money scams targeting entitlements, rebates, and winnings. Learn warning signs of advance fee fraud and essential verification procedures to avoid financial loss.

5-min Read


Financial Scams Alert: ASIC Warning During Economic Uncertainty

ASIC's MoneySmart warns of financial scams targeting Australians during economic uncertainty. Learn to identify fake loan websites, upfront fee demands, and fraudulent lender impersonation attempts.

4-min Read


Business Email Compromise: SME's $Million Fraud Risk in 2025

Small businesses face sophisticated email compromise scams targeting supplier payments. CommBank expert reveals prevention strategies for invoice fraud and banking detail manipulation attacks.

2-min Read


Romance Scam Crisis: $23.6M Lost, New Fusion Cell Launched

National Anti-Scam Centre launches romance scam fusion cell after Australians lost $23.6 million in 2024. Women face higher losses averaging $36,091. Essential protection strategies revealed.

5-min Read


Top 5 Scam Alerts: Delivery, Storage & Banking Fraud Guide

Expert Cam reveals the 5 most common scams targeting Australians: fake delivery texts, storage warnings, bank calls, government emails, and compromised contacts. Essential protection strategies inside.

5-min Read


ATO Scams Surge 300%: AI-Powered Tax Fraud Warning

ATO warns of 300% increase in tax scams using AI to create convincing fake emails. Learn to identify sophisticated impersonation attempts and protect yourself during tax season.

3-min Read


Winter Fuel Payment Scams: 15,000 Reports & 4,600 Fake Sites

HMRC warns of winter fuel payment scams targeting vulnerable pensioners. Learn how criminals exploit government benefits through fake websites, texts, and phishing attempts.

4-min Read


Facebook Marketplace Scams: Remote Property Fraud Exposed

Perth man discovers Facebook Marketplace scam using innocent homeowner's address. Learn to identify fake listings, payment red flags, and protection strategies for online marketplace purchases.

6-min Read

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