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
How to spot a bank impersonation scam and what to do about it
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
How to avoid falling for a dating and romance scam
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
Can you identify an investment scam?
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
Unlocking the competitive potential of the customer-owned banking sector
Customer owned banks have a long and proud history of helping Australians achieve their financial dreams. Over 4.5 million members are proud to do business with a mutual bank, credit … Read more