Court delivers blow to UFC ticket scalper

  • WA’s ticket scalping laws catch up to man in Perth Magistrates Court
  • Advertised UFC 284 ticket for up to $1,895 more than allowed
  • First prosecution after man chose court over paying infringement 

A Perth man who tried to resell a ticket to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 284 match for up to 77 per cent more than the original price has been ordered to pay a total of $2,756.25 by the Perth Magistrates Court.

Commissioner's Blog: Buying 'off-the-plan'- a gamble worth taking?

Buying a property “off-the-plan” is like investing in a concept. There’s usually the flashy billboard and glossy brochures selling you a certain lifestyle.

The developer could be selling house and land packages, apartments or townhouses but these are often subject to approvals and securing enough funding to even start building.

Keep in mind, while attractive, these developments are particularly risky.

Fine for sales rep who spent clients’ money on personal luxuries

  • Mt Lawley property manager illegally accessed agency trust account seven times
  • Redirected money into own bank account to spend on dining and leisure     
  • Payments to former tenants, a carpentry business and insurer were targeted

A former property manager who illegally diverted money intended for tenants, a carpentry business and an insurance company into her own company's bank account has been penalised $10,577.34 by the Perth Magistrates Court.

Commissioner's Blog: Scammed at the farm gate - How to spot fake machinery deals

If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is. From fake farm machinery to livestock scams, criminals are getting more sophisticated, and their victims, our hard-working farmers, are losing thousands.

These slick operations are creating fake websites and adverts that look professional and the prices are extremely attractive – too good to be true even.