Government launches 'hit squad' against the scammers costing Australians billions
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The federal government says Australians are facing a "scamdemic", with investment scams costing us over $1billion per year.

Key points:

  • The National Anti-Scams Centre brings together experts from public agencies and private industries to disrupt scammers
  • Its first operation will tackle investment scams, which cost Australians over $1 billion a year
  • The operation will last six months, with the centre publicly reporting outcomes