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A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, and greed. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men') at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')".

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    NSW I bought lottery tickets but never received them

    I bought several lottery tickets from a well-known charity that I supported quite a few times before, definitely not a scam, and they were going to email me the tickets. Didn't get them, so I rang them up, and they said they would send again. Still didn't get them, so I rang about 5 times over...
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    VIC Reporting Scam of Insurance Company?

    I've been scammed by a big car insurance company (not sure if I can publish the name) for several years. The windscreen replacement is an option while the excess policy is around $700. So the scam is if replacing the windscreen costs around $300, why I should pay the insurance? The contract...
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    VIC Is Finding Money and Keeping It Same as Theft?

    Hello all, Is finding money in the floor and keeping it synonymous with theft as defined in the Crimes Act 1914? Would greatly appreciate any help I can get. I typed out details of my case but cannot create the thread as it says my content looks like a scam.
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    NSW I have been Scammed - Civil or Criminal?

    This question is on behalf of my female friend. The question is whether this scenario is considered a civil wrong or a criminal offence.. Or not illegal? My friend was online recently, She was approached by someone, for this scenario his name is "Fred" and her name is "Lea" Fred offered her...
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    QLD Recovering a Bank Transfer from a Scam - Recourse?

    I sent a bank transfer for $2500.00 for a private purchase through Gumtree, and then suspecting it might be a scam, I called my bank (3hrs later). I was told the payment had already been processed (Commbank to NAB), therefore I applied for a search and recover. I also called the receivers bank...
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    QLD Is this a scam? What should I do?

    Hi, Thanks for reading. My name is Marie, last year I commenced employment at a bridal company, I was there for approximately three months. Then I left as the workplace was toxic. About a month ago I received a call from the manager (Directors ex partner) that apparently charges were made to...
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    QLD Malaysian travel company prize money scam ?

    As prior to our phone conversation, I will briefly explain to you once again about the Letter of Authorization. First of all, in Hong Kong when a huge amount of money is leaving Hong Kong to another country, we will need a legal document to declare and state the purpose of the transaction. This...
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    SA I bought 2 laptops on eBay and I return for refund but the seller seems to give a scam on me

    Hi! I recently purchased 2 laptops in late March and late April from a seller in eBay. Both laptops was not good so I return to the seller and they agree to refund me in 5th June. Until now I haven't got my refund yet. They said they transferred money to my bank account since 6th June. I start...
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    ACT Could Smoke Alarm Maintenance Possibly be a Scam?

    Hi all, My R/E is putting on the pressure for me to engage "Smoke Alarm Solutions" (SAS) for my ACT rental property - very coercive emails including the following: The only options that will be available to landlords once this legislation is introduced, is to either have their smoke alarms...
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    NSW Help with Taking Legal Action Against a Scam?

    Is anyone up on the legal responsibility of a licenced finance broker, authorised representative? I have a very twisted tale to tell of a scam and need help before taking action. thanks
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