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September 3rd 2007 INSIDER TRADING How real estate thieves [don't] get caught.
August 28th 2007 QUEENSLAND SPRUIKER HITS SYDNEY Dodgy Dymphna's Travelling Road Show.
August 6th 2007 MILLIONS LOST IN KIWI APARTMENTS Thousands of investors face financial disaster.
June 27th 2007 RIPPING OFF REAL ESTATE AGENTS Thousands stung in multi-million-dollar scam.
June 19th 2007 THE COMING RIP-OFF BOOM S.E. Queensland scams set to soar.
May 29th 2007 THE COLLAPSE OF ACR How 7,000 families lost $330 million.
May 18th 2007 MARVELLI THE MAGICIAN Now you see him, now you don't.
May 7th 2007 LOCK UP THE LAUGHING LIARS The crime of false quoting is back.
April 16th 2007 THE PAIN OF HATING BANGARU Don't lose your mind and your money.
March 27th 2007 THE FINCORP FIASCO Everyone knew, except the investors.
March 20th 2007 THE TRIAL OF HENRY KAYE Part One – A simple explanation of the charge.
March 13th 2007 SPRUIKERS AND POLITICIANS Low-life spivs using high-profile pollies.
February 14th 2007 FROM PROPERTY TO SNAKE OIL Phil Jones & Brad Sugars - their new scheme.
January 22nd 2007 HOMES CAN'T BE STOLEN SAYS REIA Ignore the evidence, criticise Neil Jenman.
December 11th 2006 BIRD-DOG AGENT BUSTED So this is New Zealand's best agent?
November 29th 2006 WOUNDED BULL SOLICITOR BUSTED And gets an extend Christmas holiday.
November 15th 2006 POLICE ISSUE VIRTUAL WARNINGS Robberies rise as thieves shop on-line.
October 31st 2006 WHERE IS THE ROGUE AGENT? Tipped to surface again soon.
October 16th 2006 THE STAMP DUTY PRETENCE The hypocrisy of real estate institutes.
September 26th 2006 SAME CONMAN DIFFERENT NAME Stephen Cleeve's latest emerging scam.
September 4th 2006 THE BUGGER-OFF RESPONSE When ripped-off consumers complain.
August 23rd 2006 PROPERTY'S PAINFUL TRUTH Sydney first, others will be next.
July 10th 2006 NORM CAREY – THE NEW KING CON The one most responsible for Westpoint.
June 15th 2006 TRUST ME, I'M AN AGENT & POLITICIAN With my high-pressure skills, I make big bucks.
May 22nd 2006 CORRUPT CONFLICTS IGNORED Lawyer fined $30,000, but worse go unpunished.
May 12th 2006 NORM CAREY VICTIMS PROTEST Regulator failed to protect retirees.
May 9th 2006 REIV FUDGES SALES FIGURES More mass misleading and manipulation of Victorians.
May 3rd 2006 PUNISHING A QUEENSLAND ROGUE Lindsay Stringer - the most unsuccessful rogue?
April 24th 2006 MOVES TO BAN LAND BANK SCAMS The end of an international property con?
March 23rd 2006 GRANDMA RIPPED OFF Dodgy dealings in Hervey Bay.
February 27th 2006 JACK, OSAMA AND GEORGE How Jihad Jack bought the get-rich pitch.
February 7th 2006 PLEASE EXPLAIN SAYS AGENT HANSON Yes, certainly, here's how to succeed.
January 23rd 2006 POSSIBLE BEST TO CERTAIN WORST What happened to SA's wonderful new laws?
January 12th 2006 REAL ESTATE BOSS SORRY FOR THIEF Public not warned about the danger.
December 15th 2005 WHAT THEY DON'T SAY More lying on the beach in Queensland.
December 9th 2005 HENRY KAYE FACES JAIL Finally, criminal fraud charges laid.
December 5th 2005 AGENT JAILED FOR THREE YEARS Victim waits four years for compensation.
November 29th 2005 DEVIOUS DATA PLOY How the REIV thwarted it competitors.
November 18th 2005 SPRUIKER GOES SPLAT Parramatta shopper sham fails.
November 7th 2005 INVESTORS WARNED TO GET OUT QUICK Sell now before prices fall further.
November 4th 2005 KIWI SPRUIKER BLAMES BAD PUBLICITY Thousands of investors caught in apartment market collapse.
October 26th 2005 SIMON'S SIMPLE "MISTAKE" The price of insider trading in Victoria.
October 24th 2005 TRIBUNAL RULES WRAP CONTRACT "UNJUST" Hope for thousands of wrap victims.
October 18th 2005 NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF 'MONEY FOR LIVING' SCHEME Slater & Gordon to assist victims.
October 10th 2005 THE END OF THE SNEAKY TRICK? Sellers can stand up to bluffing bullies.
September 19th 2005 CONMAN KICKED OUT OF WEST All Australian states advised to be on the look out.
September 15th 2005 WARNING TO THE WEST International con man at Perth Money Show.
September 8th 2005 TRUTH SHOULD END TIME-SHARE No deception will lead to no sales.
September 1st 2005 THE BANGARU GETAWAY Let the blame games begin.
August 29th 2005 TWO AGENTS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ASIA Dodgy deals for developers turn deadly.
August 24th 2005 POLICE ADVISE INCREASE IN THEFTS Another warning issued - to agents not home owners.
August 22nd 2005 THE SILLY OFFER SEASON Unless you ask, the answer is always no.
August 10th 2005 ALL CLEAR FOR HENRY KAYE CLASS ACTION The real fight begins now.
August 5th 2005 SHADY BOYS HEAD TO SUNNY STATE Selling English cow paddocks to Queenslanders!
July 27th 2005 ROB, BOB & ROBBERY A spiv, an ex-PM and multiple robbery.
July 15th 2005 NEW ZEALAND APARTMENT WARNING Prices to fall by up to 30 per cent.
June 14th 2005 MUMMY'S HAD A HEART ATTACK And her agent is ready to do a deal.
June 7th 2005 UGLY APARTMENTS BANNED "Enough is enough," says Auckland's Mayor
May 31st 2005 HONESTY KILLS DEATH HOUSE SALE How low will it go before it sells?
May 16th 2005 SPRUIKER RIPS OFF JENMAN Conned, cheated, stitched.
May 10th 2005 BATTLERS RELEASED FROM LOAN CONTRACTS Hope for wrap victims with Supreme Court decision.
May 2nd 2005 PAY THE SCREAMERS FIRST!! Hope for land plot victims?
April 22nd 2005 REMNANTS OF THE KAYE GANG Minor ban for major deceit.
April 5th 2005 SPRUIKER EXCEEDS COMPLAINT LIMIT Government and Consumer Groups issue warnings.
March 23rd 2005 LAWYER WHO SWIMS WITH SHARKS Richard Ebbott - predator instead of protector.
March 18th 2005 DOLLARS FOR HORRORS Finally, a price for "the murder house".
March 8th 2005 REIV DISMISSES 'SEX CLAIM' WITHOUT PROPER INVESTIGATION Consumer's complaint deserves independent scrutiny.
March 4th 2005 AN UNREALITY CHECK FROM THE AGENTS Desperate moves to downplay the impact of interest rate rises.
February 23rd 2005 KAYE'S BANKER BACKS DOWN IN COURT AFD aborts legal action against loan victims.
February 22nd 2005 THE MAN WHO WAS NOT HENRY KAYE'S PARTNER Putting an end to incorrect reports.
February 7th 2005 THE GOLDFISH IN THE SHARK POOL Sandra Peach of Ray White Lane Cove.
January 27th 2005 AUCTION SPIN ROARING Pity about the sales results.
January 25th 2005 MAJOR NETWORK TO CEASE BAIT PRICING Will other agents get the message?
January 14th 2005 GO BROKE QUICK WITH ADAM HUDSON December millionaire, January liquidation.
December 20th 2004 STIFF FINE "A JOKE" SAYS AGENT LJ Hooker North Ryde misled buyers of death house.
December 10th 2004 FAMILY FACE EVICTION Another wrap deal turns sour.
December 7th 2004 SUNNY STATE NABS SHADY SPRUIKER What happened? Did he surrender?
December 1st 2004 ENGLISH LAND SCHEME "DUMB" SAYS EXPERT Queenslanders are the next targets for this mob.
November 25th 2004 OLDEST AGENT WITH OLDEST VICTIM? Something's not right.
November 24th 2004 GREEN LIGHT TO CHEAT Agents thumb their noses at regulators.
November 22nd 2004 FAMOUS AGENT IN BIG TROUBLE Authorities send clear message to all agents.
November 15th 2004 APPLES WITH APPLES Tossing the property fruit salad.
November 11th 2004 THE SYLVIA EFFECT Loans for property investing soar.
November 8th 2004 PROPERTY FAILS BIG TEST It's time to confront reality.
November 1st 2004 THE BOOM IS BACK It depends what you mean by "boom".
October 28th 2004 PROPERTY SPRUIKER DEFENDS DECEIT Warning about "unscrupulous operators".
October 27th 2004 SPRUIKER'S "BAD BOY" AUCTION SECRET "The highest standards of integrity."
October 23rd 2004 IT'S OFFICIAL - HENRY KAYE IS DISHONEST ACCC wins Federal Court case.
October 20th 2004 FUNERAL CHASERS FACE FINES More forms of contact likely to be curtailed.
October 15th 2004 INSTITUTE OPPOSES NEW DISCLOSURE LAWS Protecting agents is the aim of the Institute.
October 12th 2004 THE LAND BANK SCAMS English scammers target Aussie investors.
October 7th 2004 DEADLINE LOOMS ON DEATH HOUSE It's all perfectly legal.
October 4th 2004 HAS ANYONE SEEN JONATHON HARDING? Stop him before he ruins it for everyone.
September 28th 2004 FLEA INFESTED HOTEL DEALS How classy hotel chains lie down with dirty dog developers.
September 27th 2004 QUEENSLAND HOMESELLERS ROBBED But don't warn the public.
September 22nd 2004 PROPERTY ON A PRECIPICE Who will 'crack' first - the sellers or the buyers?
September 17th 2004 WA INSTITUTE THREATENS GOVERNMENT Stamp duty bonanza "virtually criminal" says REIWA.
September 16th 2004 MORE CONTROLS ON BLACKLISTS And a fairer deal for tenants.
September 14th 2004 LEADING JOURNALIST ACCUSED OF GREED New book written to "make money" says critic.
September 13th 2004 CAUGHT IN THEIR OWN BAIT TRAP Queensland agent cops $12,000 penalty.
September 9th 2004 NEW HEAD OF A ROTTEN INDUSTRY Kiwi agents choose a new leader.
September 7th 2004 THE REAL ESTATE DOCTORS How they try to cure a crook property.
September 1st 2004 AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST PROPERTY SPRUIKER The REIA and its astonishing spin.
August 30th 2004 NEW LAWS WILL South Australia's new consumer laws loom closer.
August 26th 2004 SAVAGERY IN NEW ZEALAND The REINZ and the protection of real estate agents.
August 23rd 2004 THE GANG OF TWELVE Queensland consumers are not mugs.
August 18th 2004 SELLERS REFUSE GOOD OFFERS The reason? Too many agents have told too many lies.
August 16th 2004 AGENTS FACE JAIL UNDER NEW LAWS New laws to protect SA consumers upset many agents.
August 13th 2004 PUT 'EM OUT OF BUSINESS! Enemies fight. It's about "maximum protection" for consumers.
August 11th 2004 SECRET DODGY DEAL BACKFIRES More disgrace for Henry Kaye's money pals.
August 10th 2004 NZ PROPERTY CHIEF GETS PERCENTAGES UPSIDE DOWN It's time to turn-the-tables.
August 9th 2004 TASMANIAN AGENCY GUILTY OF FALSE REPRESENTATION Complaints from Sydney buyer over Internet advertising.
August 6th 2004 THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF A "MULTI-MILLIONAIRE" Are you ready for some
August 3rd 2004 WA REGULATOR ACTS AGAINST QUEENSLAND SPRUIKER But is it really necessary given Queensland's record?
July 28th 2004 GURU GOTTA GO Financial advice disguised.
July 27th 2004 AMERICAN SPRUIKER INVASION As one rides out, another rides in.
July 23rd 2004 AMERICAN GURU EXPOSED IN AUSTRALIA Robert G Allen runs from simple challenge.
July 22nd 2004 SOLICITOR RESCUES KAYE VICTIM Finance contract with AFD cancelled.
July 21st 2004 AUSTRALIA ACTS AGAINST AMERICAN GET-RICH GURU Allegations of misleading and deceptive conduct.
July 19th 2004 A REAL MILLIONAIRE CHALLENGE Robert G Allen - Your "Big Mouth" is formally challenged!
July 16th 2004 FINANCE COMPANY BREACHED CREDIT CODES Increased hope for many Henry Kaye victims.
July 16th 2004 ASIC ACTS AGAINST AMERICAN SPRUIKERS Surely consumers will stay away now.
July 12th 2004 THE QUACK IS COMING BACK Stay away from Robert G Allen.
July 7th 2004 OLD SPRUIKERS PRESENTING NEW SEMINARS Kaye's former cronies target Kaye's former clients.
July 5th 2004 THREE DAYS, THREE SEMINARS & AT LEAST THREE MILLION How a gang of American spruikers is fleecing Aussies.
June 30th 2004 THAT TRAVELLING "SCAM" SEMINAR ACCC takes action against American promoter.
June 25th 2004 BADNESS IN THE BUSH Two sample stories from two states.
June 23rd 2004 BUSH MADNESS Herds of punters head for disaster.
June 17th 2004 FINDING TODAY'S WORST INVESTMENT Memo to Budding Property Investors:
June 15th 2004 CONSUMERS URGED TO FIGHT INVESTMENT SCAMS Taking the message to Canberra.
June 10th 2004 HENRY KAYE VICTIMS TAKE ACTION Slater & Gordon to file proceedings against AFD.
June 9th 2004 SUBURBAN AGENT CONVICTED OF FRAUD Now, what about the big boys?
June 7th 2004 SHAKY INVESTMENTS Misleading ads for Auckland apartments.
June 2nd 2004 NEW TUNES, SAME SPOTS Don't be treated like a dummy.
May 31st 2004 WHY EVERY AUCTION IS A FAILURE TODAY Even the dismal figures don't tell the true story.
May 27th 2004 DISASTROUS PROPERTY PREDICTIONS It's time to look at those Melbourne price predictions.
May 25th 2004 GAME OVER Don't follow players, follow indicators.
May 24th 2004 ACCC ACTS SWIFTLY American spruiker under investigation.
May 19th 2004 SPEAKING WITH THE SPRUIKER Neil Jenman talks to Robert G Allen.
May 18th 2004 AMERICAN SPRUIKER IN AUSTRALIA The US version of Henry Kaye arrives down-under.
May 17th 2004 THE PROPERTY "WAIT LOSS" PROGRAM The longer they wait, the more they lose.
May 13th 2004 BOOM IN PROPERTY LOAN SHARKING Thousands of battlers face financial slaughter.
May 4th 2004 DUMMY BIDDING WITNESS THREATENED The Queensland method of handling one consumer's complaint.
May 3rd 2004 PRICES FALLING FURTHER Melbourne figures point to a national trend.
April 29th 2004 DUMMY BIDDING RIFE IN QUEENSLAND If only you knew, Minister.
April 27th 2004 AGENTS TAUGHT TO CHASE DEATH NOTICES Inside the Queensland real estate licensing course.
April 23rd 2004 THE DEATH CALLERS It's been going on for years, Minister.
April 22nd 2004 THE IPSWICH STITCH Old foxes with a new scheme.
April 21st 2004 HOPE FOR BLACKLIST TENANTS Agents and landlords placed on notice to behave.
April 19th 2004 THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB What's really going on behind the 5-year ban.
April 14th 2004 DISGRACED SPRUIKER FLIES AWAY "That's it buddy."
April 7th 2004 GREEDY TAX OR TAXING GREED The NSW Government's new property taxes.
April 7th 2004 CHANGES TO THE NSW PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM. A brief summary.
April 6th 2004 "MILLIONAIRE CHALLENGE" IN DEEP HOLE It's time to stop digging deceit.
April 5th 2004 THE PAIN OF THE GET-RICH SPRUIKER Weekend wealth seminar stops before it starts.
April 4th 2004 THREATS OVER TELEVISION PROGRAM 60 Minutes - Property scams investigation.
April 1st 2004 THREE YEARS JAIL FOR AGENT Meanwhile, many others escape.
March 31st 2004 EXPLOITING THE PUREST LOVE The bank wants to meet the parents.
March 29th 2004 REPLACING HENRY Act now, Sheriff Samuel - the spruikers are getting worse.
March 24th 2004 TWO HATS - ONE CON For thousands, the pain lives on.
March 19th 2004 DON AND THE DRAGON Message from a St George Bank shareholder.
March 17th 2004 THE GLOOM BOOM Scaring the life out of retirees.
March 15th 2004 KIWI HAWKERS TARGET AUSSIE INVESTORS The more exclamation marks you see, the more careful you need to be!!
March 11th 2004 THE GREAT ESCAPE Fleeing buyers could create Melbourne apartment crash.
March 10th 2004 WRAPPERS UNWRAPPED Meeting reveals nasty home truths.
March 10th 2004 CON MAN SUED FOR DECEIT And victims of con man sued by finance company.
March 9th 2004 THE SHARK POOL Feeding frenzy tonight in Victoria.
March 8th 2004 INSTITUTE MISLEADING CONSUMERS The continual mockery of consumer protection.
March 4th 2004 ELVIS SHOPPING FOR PROPERTY And this is NOT a good omen for investors.
March 2nd 2004 BAIT PRICING - "SERIOUS BREACH OF LAW" New Queensland Minister to take action.
March 1st 2004 STOP THE OUTRAGE Real Estate Institute bosses want to help.
February 27th 2004 HALLELUJAH FOR PETER COSTELLO Spruikers to rejoice over the Treasurer's latest comments.
February 26th 2004 WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER SPRUIKERS? Kiwi regulators set an example for us to follow.
February 24th 2004 MORE SCHEMES & MORE MISERY In the footsteps of Henry Kaye.
February 19th 2004 HOW THE ANZAC SPIRIT LIQUIDATED A CONMAN The courage of noble creditors.
February 18th 2004 NII LIQUIDATED Creditors reject Henry Kaye's deal.
February 17th 2004 KAYE SUFFERS K.O. Grandmother knocks-out the new King Con.
February 13th 2004 AGENT DEMANDS COMMISSION FOR NO SALE It all depends what is meant by "sell".
February 10th 2004 THE (NON) SENSE OF AUCTION RESULTS Those confusing "clearance" rates.
February 8th 2004 PAYING THE PRICE FOR HONESTY Truth attracts trouble in Queensland.
February 4th 2004 HENRY KAYE THREATENS A GRANDMOTHER The conman and the consumer advocate.
February 2nd 2004 GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS From whom should investors take their advice?
January 29th 2004 NEW LAWS, SAME DOUBLESPEAK Inside the sealed sections of Victoria's property club.
January 27th 2004 AUCTION LEMONS Ripe for the picking as the season begins.
January 21st 2004 ANOTHER LAW FIRM ESCAPES In Queensland, this is called a victory.
January 19th 2004 KAYE CONFUSION AS MEETING POSTPONED Disappointment - from the complex to the simple.
January 15th 2004 PRICES PLUNGE Residential property prices seem to be in free-fall.
January 15th 2004 YES, MINISTER - GO! Disgraced Fair Trading Minister resigns.
January 12th 2004 THE QUACKS ARE BACK The Easter Bunny wants your bucks.
January 9th 2004 CREDITORS URGED TO VOTE NO FOR KAYE'S PLAN "We would be stupid to trust Henry."
January 8th 2004 AGENTS FAIL ETHICS SURVEYS It's just not fair!
January 6th 2004 GUTLESS REACTION FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Outrage and heartache from cheated consumers (voters).
January 5th 2004 AGENT NOT NOT GUILTY REIV issues misleading press release.
December 26th 2003 KAYE WON'T GET AWAY Investigations set to continue.
December 24th 2003 OUTRAGE AS ASIC APPEARS TO BACK DOWN Henry Kaye Federal Court hearing adjourned.
December 23rd 2003 HOPE FOR KAYE'S FINANCE VICTIMS Regulators may come to the rescue.
December 22nd 2003 THE SIMPLE EVIL OF HENRY KAYE Clearing up the current confusion.
December 17th 2003 THE BLACKLIST SHAME Prejudice, spite and inequality in the rental market.
December 16th 2003 TRUE VALUES AND FALSE PRICES Learning property's biggest lesson, the hard way.
December 15th 2003 AGENT LOCKS 'EM UP Another episode of real estate comedy.
December 13th 2003 SALES TRICK BACKFIRES ON AGENT Judge orders $240,000 payout to homesellers.