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Cassandra Morgan

Scammer who ripped off AFL fans spared conviction

A man sold 70 fake grand final tickets days before the 2022 AFL match between the Cats and Swans. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

An online scammer who pocketed more than $25,000 by selling AFL fans fake grand final tickets has been spared a conviction.

James Bambino, 24, pleaded guilty at Heidelberg Magistrates Court to one count of knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and 36 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.

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