54488 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 07 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	54488 (2025)
Question asked:	19 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	01 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_54488_2025
Document guid:	d3177fbe-84ee-4fbd-9635-1f0fbd7764dc

54488 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Trend Micro that layoffs and financial pressure created perfect conditions for scammers to prey on people’s need for quick cash?

Hon Scott Simpson: Scammers use a range of methods and scenarios to scam people.