
Episode #10
Hashtag Fraud: The TikTok GST Scandal Uncovered
How did a massive tax fraud start with a TikTok trend? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover Operation Protego, the ATO’s crackdown on a $2 billion GST scam—one of the biggest fraud cases in Australian history. We’ll break down: ✔️ How the scam worked and spread across social media ✔️ The worst offenders and their outrageous spending ✔️ The fraud triangle—why people fall into financial crime ✔️ What the ATO is doing now to prevent future scams From luxury shopping sprees to welfare recipients gaming the system, this fraud wasn’t just a crime—it stole from every Australian...






