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Generous Australians urged to be vigilant against bushfire-related scams

More than 350 koalas predicted to have had lost their lives

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has predicted that 350 Koalas have died, prompting them to start a fundraiser to help rescue suffering animals. Source: ABC: Wiriya Sati

Authorities are warning Australians to be alert when donating to bushfire relief funds after reports of scammers posing as well-known charities and victims. The government’s consumer agency has received 47 reports of bushfire related scams since September.



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