
mental health crisis after $500,000 gone
Jo O’Brien was ready to rebuild her life when at age 52, she left a 25-year marriage. With her $500,000 divorce settlement in hand, Jo was determined to secure her financial future - instead, she became one of many victims of Australia’s brutal banking and legal system that lets fraudsters get away with millions.

$1.6 Million Lost, Zero Accountability: harriet speaks out
When Harriet was given authority to manage her ageing mother’s finances, she took every step with care and love. One convincing phone call from ING’s "George Thompson” led to a staggering $1.6 million loss.

SHATTERED BUT STILL STANDING AFTER A $2.6M FRAUD
Surviving deception: it started with a Facebook ad and ended in a complex social engineering fraud. Sylvia’s reputation, family and mental health still bear the scars.

Heartbreak to Hope: Romance Scam recovery
Everyone who has experienced deception and fraud goes on a different journey. Scam Haters United AU/NZ founder Cathy Brennan shares hers.