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View from The Hill: Morrison a ‘psycho’ – now who would have said that?

Image: Mick Tsikas/AAP A flurry of categorical denials by senior ministers has followed the report that a current Liberal cabinet minister described Scott Morrison as...

Being bombarded with delivery and post office text scams? Here’s why — and what can be done

  Scamwatch For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with...

Fake COVID-19 testing kits and lockdown puppy scams: how to protect yourself from fraud in a pandemic

Image: Shuttlestock Fraudsters are ruthless and will use any means necessary to gain financial advantage. Earlier this year, as Australians were battling the devastating bushfires, fraudsters...

$2.5 billion lost over a decade: Nigerian princes lose their sheen, but scams are on the rise

Image: Shuttlestock Last year, Australians reported more than A$634 million lost to fraud, a significant jump from $489.7 million the year before. The Australian Competition...

Beware of bushfire scams: how fraudsters take advantage of those in need

Australians were also cheated out of A$400,000 last year in charity scams. Dean Lewins/AAP There’s been an overwhelming outpouring of love and support around the...

There’s a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver

When victims report a cybercrime they expect someone brought to justice, but that’s not always possible. Flickr/Blogtrepreneur, Two thirds of victims of cybercrime were not...

How to get away with fraud: the successful techniques of scamming

Fraudsters use specific social engineering tactics to gain the trust of their victims. Shutterstock It is easy for those of us who have ignored emails...
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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.