Scams & Fraud
News about scams, fraud and financial crime
Banks
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Mar 18, 2026
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CHOICE: banks not doing their bit to stop financial elder abuse
A CHOICE report has found that most banks aren’t complying with their own industry code of practice to stop elder financial abuse - costing vulnerable people several billions of dollars a year.
Banks
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Feb 18, 2026
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CBA takes the lead on scams and fraud as credit growth bolsters banks
Granular detail on scams and fraud released by the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) throws down the gauntlet to its competitors.
A2A
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Feb 4, 2026
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AP+ scales up cybersecurity defences
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is bulking up its cyber security and fraud capabilities across its critical infrastructure, as Australia comes under increasing threat from bad actors.
Banks
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Jan 28, 2026
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NAB scam warning: social media & high-profile Aussies
Criminals impersonating well-known Australians - including nabtrade market analyst Tom Piotrowski - are increasingly using social media to lure people into investment scams and rip them off, according to NAB.
Fintech
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Jan 21, 2026
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Square using machine learning and AI to cut off illicit tobacco
While a group of payments providers are actively working to help stop criminals, others appear to be sanguine, with well-known terminal providers still very visible in illegal tobacco and vape stores.
Cash
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Nov 26, 2025
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Aussies prepare to flash cash in holiday sales bonanza
While cashless is king during the sales events leading up to Christmas, more than a quarter of shoppers will use cash for some purchases, according to Monash Business School’s annual seasonal retail research report.
