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NAB’s tips on how to avoid social media scams

NAB is working with Australians to ensure they remain vigilant amid a rise in social media scams on platforms.

  • 09.08.2023
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NAB’s scam alerts intervene in $270 million worth of payments

NAB has intervened in more than $270 million worth of customer payments which raised scam concerns in the four months between March and July, according to new insights.

  • 17.07.2023
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NAB issues warning on tax scams in fight against cybercriminals

NAB is urging hard-working Australians to remain alert for scams impersonating the ATO as the end of the financial year approaches.

  • 22.06.2023
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See Through Scams – Hi mum

The second video from NAB’s education and awareness campaign to help Australians – young and old – See Through Scams.

  • 19.06.2023
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Hi mum, it’s a scam

Use your head and not your heart. That’s the message from Canberra grandmother Mary as she reflects on falling for a “Hi Mum” text message scam.

  • 19.06.2023
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  • Media Release

NAB warns of scammers targeting Australia’s favourite fashion brands

NAB is warning shoppers taking advantage of mid-year sales to remain vigilant, as scammers target popular brands online.

  • 02.06.2023
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Spike in scams prompts NAB warning to Aussies selling items online

Australians selling unwanted or used items on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and other online websites are being urged to remain vigilant as new data reveals a spike in scams.

  • 29.05.2023
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  • Budget

Statement on the Federal Budget

We welcome Government action to lessen rising cost-of-living impacts on the most vulnerable Australians. It is a challenging balancing act to provide financial support without fuelling the inflation you’re trying to reduce, which is why targeted measures are critical.

  • 10.05.2023
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  • Scams

Scams can happen to anyone

AFL footballer and NAB customer Jacob Weitering lost his life savings to scammers. NAB CEO Ross McEwan says the bank is working hard to stop these criminals and education remains vital.

  • 29.04.2023
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See Through Scams – Ah Zombies!

The first video from NAB’s education and awareness campaign to help Australians – young and old – See Through Scams.

  • 26.04.2023
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  • Cyber Security

NAB launches campaign to help Aussies ‘See Through Scams’

Young Australians are the least concerned about becoming a victim of a scam or cyber-attack and believe they know how to protect themselves, yet are among the most likely to experience one, according to new NAB insights.

  • 26.04.2023
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Customer shares the impact of being scammed

Sophisticated. Traumatic. Upsetting. That’s how NAB customer Chloe* describes being the victim of a spoofing scam.  

  • 26.04.2023
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No time to lose in the race against scammers

Three point one billion dollars. That’s the amount the ACCC anticipated Australians would lose to scammers in 2022. That’s twice as much as in 2021. 

  • 20.04.2023
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  • Customers

NAB CEO pens letter of support to customers

  • 18.04.2023
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NAB warns of new PayID scam targeting Aussies selling items online

Australians selling unwanted or used items on Facebook, Marketplace, Gumtree and other online websites are being urged to watch out for a new PayID impersonation scam.

  • 27.02.2023
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