Police warn of international scam on Chinese communities

Warning on phone scam in Chinese community

Warning on phone scam in Chinese community Source: AAP

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Victims in Australia have received calls from a Mandarin speaker demanding money under the threat of imprisonment, kidnapping or violence.

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