Australians warned over a surge in deepfake investment scams; New minimum pay and conditions begin for gig delivery workers; Cameroon crowned African women’s football champions.
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- Australians warned over a surge in deepfake investment scams.
- New minimum pay and conditions begin for gig delivery workers.
- Cameroon crowned African women’s football champions.
Authorities are warning Australians about a surge in online investment scams using deepfake technology to impersonate celebrities and public figures.
The financial regulator ASIC says it removed more than 19,000 online scams in the past year, up 182% on the previous 12 months.
In a report released today, ASIC says there has been a sharp rise in scams using AI generated images and videos of politicians, financial experts and celebrities on social media.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, mining magnate Gina Rinehart and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson are among the most commonly impersonated figures.
ASIC Chair Sarah Court told SBS the scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
"These scams are targeting all of us, and they are harder and harder to detect. So, even people that think that they're reasonably financially savvy, we are seeing examples of people that have been persuaded or lured in what is very clever attempts by scammers to get money."
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The Sydney Swans have confirmed several players are being investigated after an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel.
Victoria Police say they were called to the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne early this morning and are investigating a report of sexual assault in the area.
Swans players stayed at the hotel overnight after their 36-point win over Essendon at the MCG.
The club says it cannot comment further while the matter is being investigated.
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New minimum standards for on-demand delivery workers take effect today, including minimum hourly rates of at least $31.30 an hour.
The legally enforceable standards apply to gig workers and the digital platforms that engage them.
The new rules also cover costs such as vehicle repairs and registration, as well as insurance, record-keeping, fines and workplace rights.
One delivery rider told SBS Urdu workers have been struggling to earn enough.
"The work is like going slowly, like down, like maybe because inflation, maybe because there are so many drivers. We used to earn very much good before, but now we're struggling to earn good amount."
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Victoria Police have released images of two men wanted over a violent home invasion in Melbourne.
Four masked offenders forced their way into a Keilor Downs home in April and held a man, woman and teenage girl in the living room while stealing several items.
The offenders also threatened to return unless the family paid up to one million dollars in cash.
Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Connor says the family has gone into hiding and remains traumatised, while police investigate whether their jewellery business was targeted over a perceived debt.
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Thieves have stolen four artworks by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina from a museum in his Sicilian hometown.
The thieves broke in yesterday, taking five panels from the Polittico di San Gregorio altarpiece, along with a small two-sided painting.
Two of the stolen panels were later found abandoned outside the museum, while police continue to investigate the break-in.
Messina’s councillor for culture and tourism, Enzo Caruso, says the theft has left the city stunned.
"Today we were practically overwhelmed by news that seemed surreal, one that no one could believe: an unbelievable theft involving Antonello’s most important works, It’s a story that has left us truly stunned, a blow to the heart."
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Cameroon has won its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, beating Malawi 3-nil in the final in Morocco.
The Indomitable Lionesses reached the decider after knocking out defending champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals and then beating hosts Morocco on penalties in the semi-finals.
Cameroon supporter James Kogni says the victory has given fans plenty to celebrate.
"Now I feel happy, I feel like someone whose worries are a bit over. That's what they say, football gives hope, football unites. With the victory of the Lionesses, it makes me happy. I am very proud, they have shown us a beautiful journey. It's true that deep down, during the first matches, I was asking myself: will they make it through? Over time, they won my heart and I was right to support them today all the way to the final."
