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Australian businesses falling victim to new type of fraud

ABC Australia · May 3, 2026, 6:37 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Higher inflation, a war in the Middle East, and a ban on surcharges are crippling small businesses. Now they are falling victim to a modern crime.

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Australian businesses falling victim to new type of fraud

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