How to spot and avoid investment scams
Investment scams top the list when it comes to scam losses in Australia. In 2024, reported investment losses have been trending down but remain high, with nearly $80 million lost … Read more
Beware of pet scams: How to protect yourself
Pet scams have been around for years but have become more prevalent as sellers and breeders have shifted online, and demand and prices for pets have increased. “Pets are beloved … Read more
Be Scam-Smart: 10 tips for a safe tax season
Navigating tax season can be daunting, and it’s even more challenging with the rising threat of tax scams. But you can protect your personal information and financial security by staying … Read more
EOFY scam alert: Expert tips on how to protect yourself this June
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
Protect yourself from money mule scams
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
Buying tickets for a concert? Here’s how to make sure your tickets are real
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
The reasons your money is safe with a customer-owned bank
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
Banks unite in the fight against scammers
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
Signs you’re dealing with a tax scammer
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