Types of  scams


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Report suspicious activity.

If you are seeing suspicious activity in your accounts, contact ME immediately.

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Protect yourself.

Take steps to help strengthen your security. Check out our guide to protect yourself from hacks online and in person.

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Learn about the different types of scams. 

Scams and fraud can take many shapes and forms. Learn about some of the most common types.

 

Phishing scams.

Prevent yourself from getting reeled into phishing scams. Learn how you can avoid getting hooked onto the bait. 
 
Learn about phishing scams
 

 

Crypto scams.

Don’t fall victim to dodgy-coins and crypto scams.
  
Learn about crypto scams
 

 

Investment scams.

Keep an eye out for the Big Bad Wolf of Wall Street with our guide to investment scams. 

Learn about investment scams

 

Romance scams.

Romance scams aren’t so romantic. Learn what they are and how to avoid falling ‘in love’. 

Learn about romance scams

 

Tax scams.

Discover tax scams so you’re not forking out your ‘hard-earned’ coin to more than just the tax man.
 
Learn about tax scams

 

Identity theft.

Nobody else can be you, except you! Learn how to avoid getting your identity stolen. 

Learn about identity theft

Latest alerts.

Learn about the latest scams and fraudulent activities, so you can keep up to date with things that may target you.

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How we manage scams and fraud.

Learn about our security features and how we work to keep you safe. 

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Be prepared.

Keep yourself informed and ready to spot and avoid scams.  

Prepare yourself for scams and fraudulent activity

Set up notification with alerts from our App.

Get ‘real-time’ notifications when there are changes to your account.  

Learn how you can set up notifications

Trusted resources.

Scamwatch.

Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. 

Learn more

IDCARE. 

IDCARE is a not-for-profit national identity and cyber support service. IDCARE can help reduce the harm they experience from the compromise and misuse of their identity information. 

Learn more

Australian Cyber Security Centre 

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) leads the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security. It provides advice and information on how to protect yourself and your business online. 

Learn more

Australian Banking Association. 

The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is comprised of 22 banks from across Australia. ABA advocates for a strong, competitive and innovative banking industry. 

Learn more
 

Forewarned is forearmed.

Forewarned is forearmed.

Stay on ahead of scammers by learning about common scams. If you’re concerned about something phishy, talk to a trusted family member or friend, and call ME on 13 15 63.

Types of Scams

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