Scammers are notorious for capitalising on busy periods like the end of financial year (EOFY), to use sophisticated tactics to steal personal information, money – or both. In June alone … Read more
Money mule scams are becoming more common in Australia, with criminals recruiting victims through job ads and romance offers. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe. You may have … Read more
Scams associated with Taylor Swift’s concerts have highlighted the risks around ticket scams. We have some tips on how to make sure any tickets you buy are legitimate. Ticket scams … Read more
While Australians are increasingly – and rightly – concerned about the security of their money in an age of scams, customer-owned banks have lifted their protection mechanisms even further to … Read more
Australians are confronting a surging tide of sophisticated scams entering our lives, causing significant financial losses and emotional distress. The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has joined forces with the … Read more
As we enter tax season, Australians have been warned to keep an eye out for end-of-financial-year messages that don’t look quite right. It may be a refund alert when you … Read more
Perhaps it has happened to you. You receive a text from your bank. It seems legitimate because it comes from the same number that your bank usually texts you from … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the early days of a promising new relationship, when you’re full of both adoration for your new partner and hope for a future together. Sometimes though, … Read more
With investment scams costing Australians hundreds of millions of dollars each year, new COBA research reveals the ways both novice and experienced investors may fall vulnerable. Thankfully, there are several … Read more
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