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Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year
Proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines.
Jul 13 2024 8:55AM
Gov under pressure to make SMS anti-scam register mandatory
As banks and telcos weigh in.
Jun 26 2024 2:33PM
National Anti Scam Centre joins industry intel loop
Creating a "united, coordinated front."
Jun 17 2024 6:50AM
Westpac uses AI to challenge suspected payments to scammers
Will launch 'SaferPay' into its app and internet portal.
Mar 26 2024 6:52AM
CBA, Vodafone team up in SMS scam initiative
Will share "scam intelligence".
Dec 6 2023 12:29PM
Gov may mandate anti-scam strategy for businesses
Initially for banks, digital platforms and telcos.
Dec 4 2023 7:05AM
ASIC refines focus on tech and ops resilience
Lays out its 2024 priorities.
Nov 22 2023 6:56AM
ANZ Plus to add 'Scam Safe' features
Bank also "quietly" introduces the Plus digital home loan.
Nov 13 2023 12:05PM
CBA and Telstra 'scam indicator' feature officially switched on
After pilot.
Oct 30 2023 11:46AM
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ACCC to allow cross-banking collaboration on scam prevention
Aims to develop an industry-standard approach.
Aug 3 2023 3:05PM
Optus, banking sector roll out call-back scam blocks
AFCX helps identify scammers' numbers.
Jul 17 2023 11:43AM
ANZ to implement name checks on transactions
Anti-scam measure already used by other banks.
Jul 13 2023 12:10PM
NAB removes links from text messages
Makes it easier for customers to recognise legitimate communications.
Jul 7 2023 12:05PM
ACCC, ASIC 'fusion cell' to tackle investment scams
Under newly-launched National Anti-Scam Centre.
Jul 3 2023 12:07PM
CBA seeks ecosystem approach to target scams
"Banks alone can't fix this problem".
Jun 28 2023 12:08PM
ANZ deploys new algorithms, AI to tackle scams
Prevents movement of tens of millions of dollars.
Jun 21 2023 6:36AM
Sender ID registry could be voluntary or mandatory
ACMA mulls models.
Jun 15 2023 12:42PM
CBA to hold payments for some cryptocurrency exchanges
In efforts to combat fraud.
Jun 9 2023 6:31AM
NAB brings in payment prompts
Uses personalised messages to challenge suspicious transactions.
Mar 31 2023 12:23AM
TIO seeks digital platform role as scams proliferate
Ombudsman could order scam page takedowns.
Mar 29 2023 10:39AM
