Banking Tips

With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday sales season set to kick off soon, the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is urging consumers to be vigilant of shopping deals that … Read more

Amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures and workforce uncertainty, including redundancies across a range of industries, employment scams are becoming an increasingly common threat for Australians seeking work or additional income. “As … Read more

As the 31 October tax lodgement deadline approaches, many Australians are likely preparing tax returns, awaiting refunds, or checking their lodgement status. Unfortunately, scammers often take advantage of this active … Read more

It is a myth that most scams happen in an instant through a single-clicked link or a momentary lapse in judgment. In reality, the most devastating modern scams are long … Read more

With major events like the AFL and NRL finals kicking off, Australians are urged to exercise caution when buying tickets online. Demand for high-profile events often attracts scammers, making it … Read more

In the wake of the recent Nepal-Tibet floods, the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is urging Australians to stay alert to charity scams, including fake websites, crowdfunding campaigns and other … Read more

With millions of Australians set to share personal information as part of the upcoming Census, the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is urging consumers to stay alert to scams impersonating … Read more

As household budgets feel the crunch of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, many people are likely to shop around for better deals on utilities, subscriptions, and even their bank accounts. Unfortunately, using … Read more