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The Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund (ACBF), also known as Youpla, was an Australian company offering funeral insurance targeted at Indigenous Australians.The company collapsed in March 2022, leaving 14,500 customers an estimated A$66 million out of pocket in what was described by the ABC as a "slow-moving disaster" and "one of the most egregious examples of consumer harm in Australia's history".
An investigation aired at the end of September by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) revealed that the nation’s retirement villages — home to roughly 250,000 residents and billed as ...
Barbara O'Neill (born 28 July 1953 [1]) is an Australian alternative health care promoter who advertises unsupported health practices described as misinformation and a risk to health and safety by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission. [2] [3] [1] She does not have any recognised qualifications and did not finish nursing training.
Free money always comes at a cost. Many are now learning this the hard way, as scammers are increasingly trying to trick potential victims with offers of fraudulent government grants. Consider: 5 ...
The Seniors United Party of Australia (SUPA) was an Australian political party. [1] It was known as Seniors United NSW until 3 March 2016. [2] The party was founded by Ray Morritt, Nick Agnew, Frank Fitzpatrick and Neil Smith who were dissatisfied with the NSW Government's legislation on retirement villages and other seniors issues. [3]
A scam that largely targets senior citizens, convincing them to liquidate and hand over assets, is heating up again, according to the FBI. "The FBI has received numerous reports regarding these ...
And if you haven’t fallen victim to a scam, you might think scammers target only seniors and retirees. However, the truth is that digital fraudsters will go after anyone with money to be had.
The Australian Seniors Card is a card issued by various Australian State and Territory governments to permanent residents, over a particular age, who work no more than a set number of paid hours per week, or based on state or territory requirements. [1] In New South Wales(NSW) for example, green Medicare card holders can apply online.