AFP - Police recover $777,000 of a victim’s funds stolen in BEC scam

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Editor's note: Infographic explainer of the case study and TV grabs of AFP Senior Cybercrime Analyst Carolyne Burge and South Australia Police Detective Sergeant Martin Burke available via Hightail.

Police have recovered $777,000 stolen in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam after the victim sought help quickly – highlighting the importance of reporting cybercrimes to authorities as soon as possible.

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