Data breaches have become a sad reality of modern life, creating a goldmine of personal information that scammers exploit with both immediate and long-term strategies. According to The Office of … Read more
14 November 2025: The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is warning shoppers to be on the alert for scammers targeting bargain hunters this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “This is … Read more
The October 31st tax deadline is an important date for taxpayers, but it also marks the beginning of a high-risk period for scams. Cybercriminals are fully aware of this deadline … Read more
Customer-owned banks are getting behind 2025 Scams Awareness Week (SAW) and will be supporting customers and communities better safeguard themselves against scams with this year’s ‘Stop. Check. Protect.’ theme. “For … Read more
Australian banks have today unveiled their latest scam fighting technology, with the launch of Confirmation of Payee – a new name-matching service designed to help protect customers from being tricked … Read more
With the sad reality of scammers taking advantage of people’s generosity, the end of financial year (EOFY) period in June is rife with charity scams. Donating to a charity is … Read more
A new survey of more than 1,000 Australians reveals 40%[1] have emailed photos of their passports, driver’s licences or ID cards through their personal email accounts – significantly increasing their … Read more
Scammers often exploit busy periods like the end of financial year (EOFY), using sophisticated tactics to trick shoppers and steal their money. While June is a great time for bargain … Read more
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, many Australians are gathering documents, receipts, and tax statements. But it’s just as important to prepare for something else: staying safe … Read more
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