Australian regulator warns of insurance scammers in wake of fires

Australian bushfire

Australians whose property has been damaged by the ongoing bushfires should beware of “fictitious or unscrupulous tradespeople, repairers or firms offering to assist them with their insurance claim”, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission warned.

Sean Hughes, a commissioner at the financial regulator, cautioned those affected by the disaster: “These unscrupulous operators typically target homeowners, farmers and small businesses in the

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