AI Imitation Scams: A Wake-Up Call for Australian Local Councils

by Ben Luks
on 20 October 2025 14:17:30 ACDT

In October 2025, Noosa Council suffered a significant financial loss—close to $2 million—after falling victim to a highly targeted scam involving artificial intelligence (AI) impersonation. This ...

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