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Riverland bankers foil sophisticated phone scam

Quick thinking by NAB bankers in South Australia has stopped an elderly couple from losing nearly $10,000 to an elaborate and convincing phone scam.

  • 06.10.2023
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Scams: be alert to the red flags

Scams can happen to anyone. Banks like NAB have a crucial role to play helping customers to bank as safely as possible and identify red flags.

  • 22.09.2023
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  • Media Release

Balancing speed and safety in the digital economy

NAB CEO Ross McEwan delivered a speech to an ALCC event on economic conditions and new scam research from NAB.

  • 07.09.2023
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See Through Scams – Business

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

  • 07.09.2023
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An SOS to SMEs: See Through Scams

Among the risks I’ve helped our business customers manage during more than 30 years in my banking career with NAB, scams have become one of the most alarming and potentially devastating.

  • 30.08.2023
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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 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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