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Rick Hind: Anna Bligh is the CEO of the Australian Banking Association. Welcome back to 105.7 ABC Radio Darwin. Anna Bligh: Good morning, great to be with you. Rick Hind: Is it getting easier to scam people out of money from their bank accounts? Given how good technology is, the scammers seem to have as… Read more »
With end of financial year nearly here, the ABA is reminding customers to be on high alert for scammers looking to steal your hard-earned money. Common EOFY scams to be on the lookout for: ABA CEO Anna Bligh said with the end of financial year approaching, scammers are lining up and looking to cash in…. Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia are urging older Australians, their families, friends and carers to have conversations about how to better protect themselves from scams and financial abuse this Elder Abuse Awareness Day. ABA CEO Anna Bligh said older Australians were more likely to be susceptible to financial… Read more »
Karl Stefanovic (Host): Well, with Aussies losing more than $20 million to romance scams last year, that’s right, $20 million. Banks are now warning people to be extra cautious when looking for love online to discuss Sarah Abo (Host): We are joined now by CEO of the Australian Banking Association, Anna Bligh, good to see… Read more »
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the ABA is warning Aussies to guard their hearts—and their bank accounts—as scammers ramp-up the use of artificial intelligence and deepfakes to steal money. According to ScamWatch, last year Australians reported over 3,200 romance scams with losses amounting to almost $24 million. Romance scam red flags: ABA CEO Anna… Read more »
Jamie Burnett (Host): But today, the Federal Government has launched a new scam awareness campaign encouraging you to stop, to check, to protect. Sounds good? Been welcomed by the Australian Banking Association, as you’d expect. Its CEO is Anna Bligh, good morning Anna. Anna Bligh (Guest): Good morning. Jamie, how are you? Jamie Burnett: Yeah,… Read more »
Gary Hardgrave (Host): To the story, Christine Rose and her husband, David, they fell victim to a vicious, really vicious scam. It’s robbed them of $40,000 the money was the house deposit for their first property purchased together. It’s all gone because a cyber-criminal impersonated their solicitor. Christine Rose (clip from previous interview): It’s affected… Read more »
Shoppers on the hunt for a bargain during the Black Friday sales period are being warned to be on high alert for scams. The Australian Banking Association is reminding shoppers to be on the lookout for popular scams that are circulating: ABA CEO Anna Bligh said scam activity always surges during the Black Friday sales… Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has launched a new campaign designed to raise awareness of a series of scam scenarios and steps that should be taken in the fight against scams.
“Vigilance is required at all times of the year as scammers grow increasingly persistent and sophisticated in their tactics”