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Scammers look to capitalise on Australians' love of running

  • Gemma Sapwell--ABC News (AU)
  • published date: 2025-06-24 22:14:33 UTC

With races such as the Gold Coast half marathon selling out within hours, scammers look to take advantage of those desperate to run.

When Jess Iapella went to buy a resale ticket to the sold-out Gold Coast half marathon she thought she was internet savvy enough to avoid being fleeced by a scammer. Ms Iapella, a 36-year-old execut… [+3286 chars]