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Police mark the 50 year anniversary of Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirstie Jane Gordon’s disappearance

Australians have been hard hit by scams recently, alarmingly figures show that the amount lost to scammers increases with age. Source: Getty Images.

Police sound the alarm as scammers target elderly residents in ‘heartless’ scheme

Police sound the alarm as scammers target elderly residents in ‘heartless’ scheme

Police have issued an urgent warning to members of the public to remain on alert after a number of people fell victim to a scam that appears to be targeting elderly residents.

Lynn was arrested in relation to the camper’s disappearance on November 21, 2021 and was later charged with two counts of murder after he was questioned for several days by police. Source: Instagram/ @caffeinecrimeandcanines

BREAKING: Trial date set for the alleged murderer of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

BREAKING: Trial date set for the alleged murderer of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

A trial date for Greg Lynn, the man accused of allegedly murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay, has now been confirmed.

The trial has now been delayed after lawyers for Greg Lynn requested proceedings be pushed back to 2024. Source: Instagram/ @caffeinecrimeandcanines

Russell Hill and Carol Clay murder trial delayed due to accused’s financial issues

Russell Hill and Carol Clay murder trial delayed due to accused’s financial issues

The trial of Greg Lynn, the man accused of murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay, has been delayed until 2024 after lawyers representing Lynn argued that their client was facing funding issues.

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler. Source: Getty Images.

Facial recognition test casts doubt on woman’s Maddie McCann claims

Facial recognition test casts doubt on woman’s Maddie McCann claims

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler.

Following a week long committal hearing, on Wednesday, January 25, Magistrate Brett Sonnet committed Lynn to the Victorian Supreme Court for trial. Source: Twitter/ @VictoriaPolice.

Greg Lynn to stand trial for the alleged murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Greg Lynn to stand trial for the alleged murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Former pilot Greg Lynn will stand trial for the alleged murders of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, after it was found that there "is sufficient weight to support a conviction".

While alerting the public to the scam in early 2022, Cybercrime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Matthew Craft said “the demographic of victims is predominately aged over 55. Source: Getty Images.

Charges laid in relation to ‘Hi Mum’ text message scam

Charges laid in relation to ‘Hi Mum’ text message scam

Victoria Police have charged a Melbourne man for his alleged involvement in the "Hi Mum" scam that has fleeced million from unsuspecting victims.

If Baldwin is found guilty, he may face a mandatory five-year sentence. Source: Getty

‘An actor does not get a free pass’: Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

‘An actor does not get a free pass’: Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Santa Fe prosecutors are charging actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal on-set shooting of Rust cinematographer Haylna Hutchins in 2021.

During Monday's hearing Victoria Police forensic officer Mark Gellatly was questioned regarding the possibility that Carol Clay may have been allegedly struck following an accidental gun shot. Source:Twitter/ @VictoriaPolice

Court hears new details of Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s alleged murder

Court hears new details of Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s alleged murder

The man accused of allegedly murdering Carol Clay and Russell Hill has fronted court once again for a committal hearing in which new details regarding the couple's fate came to light.

Scammers have now evolved their scam to make recipients believe their loved ones have been kidnapped or owe a drug debt in order to elicit funds. Source: Getty Images.

Police warn Aussies of the ‘nasty’ tactic scammers are using as part of the ‘Hi Mum’ text scam

Police warn Aussies of the ‘nasty’ tactic scammers are using as part of the ‘Hi Mum’ text scam

Scammers are utilising a "nasty" tactic as part of the "Hi Mum" scam, that began circulating earlier this year, in order to dupe their potential victims.

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