How to avoid scams and bank safely online
At BankVic, we take online security seriously. We’ve created the BankSafe with BankVic Hub as your go-to resource for staying informed about the latest scams, fraud prevention techniques, and best practices to protect your hard-earned money.
If you ever have any concerns about security, don’t hesitate to get in touch. If you think your account may have been compromised, call us straight away on 13 63 73.
Online Safety Series Articles
Produced by BankVic and Crime Stoppers Vic
What is Financial Abuse?
Crime Stoppers Vic Podcast with Lauren Calloway, Assistant Commissioner at Victoria Police
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Social Media Safety
That random friend request could be from a cybercriminal…
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Tax Time Scams
How you can protect yourself from tax fraud
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Password Hygiene
When was the last time you changed your password?
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Identity Theft
Protecting personal information is crucial to avoid falling victim to identity theft
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Hacking Scams
Australians lost close to 3 million dollars to hacking scams in 2022, don’t let it be you next.
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Investment Scams
Have you ever received an unsolicited call or text about an investment? Chances are it is a scam
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Banking Online Safely
How to do it safely to avoid losing money or our personal information to cybercriminals
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Romance and Dating Scams
How to Protect your Money (and Heart)
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Phishing Scams
Don't get hooked
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Betting and Investment Scams
Think twice before betting on a sure thing
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Remote access scams
Can you imagine someone taking control of your computer?
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ATM Skimming
Don't Get Swiped: Protect Yourself from ATM Skimming.
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Banking Scams
The New Face of Banking Scams: How Scammers Are Using AI to Target You.
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Spotting a Scam Podcast
A three-part podcast series by Crime Stoppers Victoria, Victoria Police and BankVic
Episode 1: Identity Theft
Australians lost nearly 8 million dollars to identity theft scams in 2022. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews experts, Detective Superintendent Jane Welsh of Victoria Police Cybercrime division and Shane Kuret, Chief Information Officer at BankVic to help us further understand identity theft.
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Episode 2: Identity Theft
Australians have lost 158 million to Investment scams between January and May this year. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews expert, Detective Superintendent Jane Welsh of Victoria Police’s Cybercrime division to help us further understand the complexities of Investment scams.
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Episode 3: Remote Access Scams
Why are hacking and remote access scams becoming the fastest-growing scam types? Listen to find out more. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews experts, Detective Superintendent Jane Welsh of Victoria Police Cybercrime division and Shane Kuret, Chief Information Officer at BankVic to help us further understand online scams.
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