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Love bomb reveals a romance scam
- 21.03.2024
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3 min read
$25 million dollar scam attempt foiled by NAB bankers
Every year, thousands of Australians are impacted by scams. From investment scams to invoice scams, they are becoming more sophisticated and have been growing exponentially over the past few years. It was this sophistication that almost cost NAB customer, John Smith $25 million.
- 20.03.2024
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2 min read
“No, mate, I’m not going to do it until I speak to somebody from NAB.”
This is the moment a scam savvy customer stopped a criminal in his tracks. NAB customer Ray from NSW recognised the red flags of a scammer trying to impersonate the bank who was encouraging him to click a link in a text message.
- 28.02.2024
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3 min read
Getting the basics right for customers, industry and community
NAB CEO Ross McEwan delivered a speech at an ABA and TTBC event about strengthening the banking industry and delivering for customers.
- 22.02.2024
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1 min read
NAB warns social media ticket selling scams could make for a cruel summer
Music fans desperate to attend sold out concerts are being warned about criminals hacking social media accounts and selling bogus tickets to the victim’s unwitting friends.
- 13.02.2024
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3 min read
Romance scams on the rise: NAB shares top tips to avoid more than a broken heart
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Aussies are being warned to remain vigilant for scammers, with NAB data revealing the number of customers reporting a romance scam has increased 29% year-on-year.
- 08.02.2024
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4 min read
NAB banker stands their ground to stop an investment scam
- 25.01.2024
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2 min read
New year, new scams: NAB reveals top six to watch out for in 2024
NAB has today revealed AI voice scams and QR code phishing are among the emerging scams to watch out for in 2024, according to the bank’s fraud and cybersecurity experts.
- 11.01.2024
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3 min read
Explainer – top six scams to watch out for in 2024
NAB shares the top six scams to watch out for in 2024, including AI voice impersonation scams.
- 11.01.2024
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1 min read
Scam Save at St Ives
A NAB Branch Manager from St Ives has helped save a customer $400k from a sophisticated invoice scam.
- 02.01.2024
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3 min read
Maryborough miracle: Bankers confront scammer and save elderly woman from losing $10,000
Two NAB bankers at a regional Victorian branch have confronted a criminal on the phone, saving an elderly local woman from losing $10,000 to a complex and convincing phishing scam.
- 14.12.2023
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4 min read
Regional business owners urged to stay alert to scam red flags this holiday season
With many businesses in regional Australia facing into peak trading season, NAB’s Executive for Regional and Agribusiness Khan Horne has some timely tips for business owners to stay vigilant for business scams.
- 13.12.2023
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3 min read
Podcast Plug: NAB CEO joins Morning Call to discuss 2024 outlook
In his first Australian podcast, NAB CEO Ross McEwan sat down with the Morning Call Weekend Edition to give his take on the Australian economy and the year ahead.
- 01.12.2023
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2 min read
NAB business banker exposes dodgy investment scam
Being scam savvy and alert to the red flags saw NAB banker Abbas Shah save his customer from losing $200,000 in an investment scam.
- 01.12.2023
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3 min read
Why ‘helpful friction’ is crucial in the battle against scammers
Banks have introduced measures to protect customers from scammers but more needs to be done. This may mean slowing down in a world where everything is speeding up.
- 30.11.2023
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11 min read
No love lost: NAB banker breaks up a romance scam
By asking a simple question, NAB banker Rosa, began to unravel an elaborate romance scam even her customer was unaware of.
- 30.11.2023
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2 min read