15 May 2020
Over the next few weeks, banks will be contacting customers who don’t have debit cards. Currently there are over half a million Australian bank customers who actively use a passbook account or transaction account with no linked debit card.
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With the AFL and NRL finals about to kick off and demand for tickets set to surge, the Australian Banking Association is warning footy fans to be on the lookout for scammers. The ABA is issuing this warning during Scams Awareness Week and as tickets for the AFL finals go on sale from today. … Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed today’s announcement from the Federal Government to bring forward the start of the Home Guarantee Scheme. Under the Guarantee, eligible first home buyers are able to purchase a home with a smaller deposit and avoid paying lenders’ mortgage insurance. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said it made sense to… Read more »
This Scams Awareness Week, banks are urging Australians to remain alert to emerging scam threats, from criminals using AI to replicate the voice of people you trust through to deepfake videos of celebrities endorsing investment opportunities. AI scams to be on the lookout for: ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the ever-increasing use of AI… Read more »