Australians have now used Confirmation of Payee over 100 million times since the service was launched in July 2025, marking a major milestone in the banking industry’s efforts to protect … Read more
Online connections can feel exciting and real, and in a time of dating apps and social media, it’s never been easier to meet someone virtually. However, while some connections can … Read more
Times of crisis can bring out the best in our communities; unfortunately, they can also attract opportunistic scammers during a particularly stressful time. As we head into bushfire season, the … Read more
With Boxing Day and other seasonal sales just around the corner, online shopping is set to surge, and unfortunately, so is the risk of scams. As the holiday sales approach, … Read more
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
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 a peak season … 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
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