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Queensland Councils Lose Millions in Scams

Two Queensland councils, Gold Coast and Noosa, suffered significant financial scams, losing millions of dollars. The Gold Coast Council lost $2.78 million in November 2023, and Noosa Council lost $2.3 million in December 2024. The scams involved fraudsters changing bank details and using deepfake technology. The Queensland Audit Office provided recommendations to prevent such scams, but Noosa Council only announced its scam in October 2025. The likelihood of recovering the funds is low, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

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