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Identity fraud cost the Australian community AU$1.1 billion in 2001/02, according to a report released by a senior Minister, who also acknowledged the rapid subsequent growth of the problem.
The motivation for money laundering is greed, and the common gateway is the Internet. How do Australian banks use technology to fight this phantom menace? ZDNet Australia investigates.
The Federal Government has announced it will make it illegal to change a mobile phone's unique IMEI number in a move to strengthen attempts to end rampant mobile theft.
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