In Australia, a mother has lost $11,600 to a scammer impersonating her daughter, prompting her and other victims to call for stronger measures from banks to recover a total of $2.7 billion in customer losses due to fraud. Additionally, a former real estate agent and her husband faced financial strain after being scammed out of $63,000, forcing them to tap into their retirement savings to purchase a home. The issue of scams is further highlighted by reports of dating fraudsters utilizing fake banks to deceive individuals, indicating a growing trend in various types of scams targeting vulnerable populations.