Loss to scams hits record high as calls become threatening

Rochelle Kirkham
Updated May 21 2018 - 11:34am, first published 11:30am

Australians lost more money to scammers in 2017 than in any other year according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and many Ballarat residents have fallen victim. 

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Rochelle Kirkham

Rochelle covers court and has a particular interest in social issues including homelessness, food security and family violence.

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