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Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

601,000 scam reports in 2023, according to ACCC.
Eleanor Dickinson Apr 29 2024 11:15AM Security
Banks launch digital Fraud Reporting Exchange

Banks launch digital Fraud Reporting Exchange

Platform accelerates communication between banks.
Kate Weber May 16 2023 12:20PM Financial Services
Aussies lost $3.1 billion in scams in 2022: ACCC

Aussies lost $3.1 billion in scams in 2022: ACCC

The most amount of money lost.
Athina Mallis Apr 24 2023 10:45AM Governance
Scam losses nearly doubled in 2022

Scam losses nearly doubled in 2022

Fewer reported, but upsized take.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 17 2023 12:02PM Security
UK Banks, tech seek clearer guidance on combating scams

UK Banks, tech seek clearer guidance on combating scams

Anonymised data-sharing would help spot frauds.
Huw Jones Oct 21 2022 6:45AM Financial Services
ASIC tackles 'technology risks' in latest corporate plan

ASIC tackles 'technology risks' in latest corporate plan

Outlines strategies to deliver its goals.
Kate Weber Aug 23 2022 6:30AM Financial Services
CommBank releases AI technology to reduce scams

CommBank releases AI technology to reduce scams

Created a protect, detect, and resolve method.
Digital Nation Staff Jul 7 2022 6:48AM Governance
Aussies lost more than $2B to scams in 2021: ACCC

Aussies lost more than $2B to scams in 2021: ACCC

Investment scams the highest loss category.
Athina Mallis Jul 4 2022 2:37PM Governance
A billion lost to crypto scams since 2021, says FTC

A billion lost to crypto scams since 2021, says FTC

More than 46,000 people lost over $1 billion.
Staff Writer Jun 4 2022 8:08PM Emerging Tech
NAB security team chases down investment scam sites

NAB security team chases down investment scam sites

Mike Baird applauds as Andrew Forrest takes Facebook to task in searing letter.
Simon Sharwood Nov 12 2019 7:00AM Financial Services
NSW Police issue warning about TeamViewer enabled remote access scams

NSW Police issue warning about TeamViewer enabled remote access scams

"Don't let scammers press your buttons."
Matt Johnston Sep 6 2019 11:38AM Security
NBN scam losses sky rocket over last year

NBN scam losses sky rocket over last year

Elderly targeted.
Juha Saarinen Jun 17 2019 10:19AM Security
ACCC calls on Facebook, Google to speed scam ad takedowns

ACCC calls on Facebook, Google to speed scam ad takedowns

Celebrity-fronted fake ads generate hordes of complaints.
Simon Sharwood Sep 26 2018 9:20AM Security
NBN customers targeted by scammers

NBN customers targeted by scammers

Beware of connection offers and phishing attempts.
Juha Saarinen Aug 22 2017 6:45AM Security
After major bust, Australia dubbed a 'testing ground' for phone security scams

After major bust, Australia dubbed a 'testing ground' for phone security scams

Authorities freeze thousands of dollars in assets, seize domains and block phone numbers.
Darren Pauli Oct 4 2012 2:50AM Security
The Twelve Scams of Christmas

The Twelve Scams of Christmas

While it's not the easiest to sing along to, keeping this handy could save you some pain...
Rosalyn Page Dec 20 2010 9:30AM Security
Trend Micro warns of 419-style World Cup scams

Trend Micro warns of 419-style World Cup scams

Latest spam runs looking to fool unsuspecting fans.
Phil Muncaster May 27 2010 9:47AM Security
Security firms warn of iPad scams

Security firms warn of iPad scams

Crooks looking to cash in on tablet hype.
Shaun Nichols Feb 1 2010 12:12PM Security
NSW Police charge six over EFTPOS skimming

NSW Police charge six over EFTPOS skimming

Banking group welcomes arrests.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2010 2:29PM Security
Google names and shames sites that prey on users

Google names and shames sites that prey on users

Scams use Google brand to lure victims.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 9 2009 6:55AM Security

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