IFW Global - Investigations, Intelligence, Recovery

31/08/2026

To understand the sheer scale of the global scam industry, IFW’s Ken Gamble visited a compound in Cambodia that had been set up by a Chinese criminal syndicate.
What Ken saw was confronting, but what gave him hope were the efforts being made by Cambodian authorities to combat the problem.
Here is his personal account of the visit to the world’s biggest scam compound, where the Chinese syndicate used a casino licence as cover.

To understand the sheer scale of the global scam industry, IFW’s Ke...

31/08/2026

GANGLAND AND THE GIFT CARD GRIFT
An ABC Australia investigation by reporter Emilia Terzon has exposed a racket targeting Apple gift cards being sold off the shelves of Australia’s biggest supermarkets across the country’s major capital cities.
IFW Global’s Ken Gamble features in the report, and his observation speaks to the scale of the operation. Authorities say the concentration of complaints in the major capital cities is not what random opportunism looks like. It is the signature of an organised crime operation, and overseas investigators have linked gift card draining to money laundering into China and to human trafficking.
Check out the article.

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30/08/2026

CORONER PRAISES IFW GLOBAL 🇧🇪

A coroner has handed down her findings into the death of Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who went missing while bushwalking near Wynyard in Tasmania's northwest in June 2023. Coroner Madeleine Wilson ruled Ms Cremer died by accident after becoming lost, following what she described as a "confluence of errors" and confirmed no other person was involved in her death.

The coroner directly acknowledged the private search effort led by IFW Global's Ken Gamble and his team, engaged by Ms Cremer's family after Tasmania Police stood down their search.

The coroner praised the search as well planned and properly resourced, and recommended police formalise how private search groups are used in future missing person cases. It's a significant moment for the volunteers involved and for the broader conversation about the role private investigators can play alongside law enforcement. 🇧🇪

A coroner recommends Tasmania Police look into formalising the use of private search groups in missing person investigations as she releases her findings into Celine Cremer's death.

20/08/2026

Knowledge is power.
Losing money to a scam is devastating. But for many victims the ordeal isn't over, it's just entering round two.
Recovery scams target people who've already been defrauded, with fraudsters posing as investigators, lawyers or officials who promise to get the stolen funds back. The real goal is to extract even more money or personal information from someone who's already been hurt.


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11/08/2026

Conversations about asset recovery are hardest when someone has just been hit by a financial crime. The money is gone, the shame is fresh and the internet is full of people promising to get it all back within days. After years of representing victims, here is IFW Global's honest assessment: recovery is possible, but it is slow, evidence-driven and it depends almost entirely on how fast the trail is followed. We say victims deserve straight answers, not false hope.

Asset recovery is complex and never guaranteed. IFW Global combines financial intelligence, legal strategy and global investigations to trace stolen funds.

05/08/2026

Manipulation is at the heart of a cybercriminal’s success and no one is immune. People of all ages, in every part of the world, can be targeted.

At IFW Global, our case file example reveals a disturbing truth: criminals will manipulate any mind they can if it gets them closer to your money. That’s why every resource matters in the fight against cybercrime. Our team is proud to play a broad role in tracking down offenders, supporting victims and helping expose the tactics used to exploit trust.

29/07/2026

A hard lesson for us all. Swindling comes in many forms. Sometimes criminals hide behind the veil of a digital screen, while others use sophisticated websites to lure you in before finishing the con face to face.IFW's Ken Gamble speaks of one such case he investigated with Australia's ABC. Knowledge is the best defence.

Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.

27/07/2026

The latest major cyberattack targeting a large corporation has placed Australia's Origin Energy at the centre of widespread media attention. A hacker has gained access to the personal details of at least two million customers, potentially exposing them to sophisticated scam and fraud attempts.
At IFW Global, our investigators regularly see the real-world consequences of these types of breaches. While the headlines focus on the immediate incident, the broader implications for individuals, businesses and communities deserve closer examination.
Our latest critical insights article explores the risks, trends and lessons emerging from this growing global challenge.
We welcome your thoughts on this increasingly significant issue. Join the conversation by leaving a comment below.

IFW Global breaks down the Origin Energy breach, showing how hackers use the stolen data and AI voice cloning to run devastating scams. Read more.

21/07/2026

A simple “Hi Mum” message can be all it takes to start a financial disaster.
AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing, more personal and harder to spot. IFW Global helps you stay one step ahead with simple, practical steps to protect yourself and your family.

15/07/2026

At IFW Global, our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to expose the criminal networks and dark forces targeting our clients.
But our work does not stop at investigation and recovery. We are equally committed to educating people around the world so they can recognise threats before they become victims.
From conferences and client guidance to our latest articles, we continue to share practical insights on the scams that matter most. Our newest edition focuses on phishing scams, what to look for, how they work and the warning signs that can help protect you and your organisation.

Protect yourself from phishing and fake crypto airdrops with IFW Global’s scam awareness guide, warning signs and practical safety tips.