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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is the information source for the news media on the Australian banking industry, providing information, analysis and context on industry issues.

The ABA plays an active role in the public dialogue on banking and financial services, providing commentary on broader industry issues and facilitating access to other sources of information.

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Interview with 6PR on the Government’s new Scam Awareness Campaign
13 January 2025

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 »

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Interview with 4BC on how banks are combatting scams
28 November 2024

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 »

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Don’t get more than you bargained for this Black Friday
27 November 2024

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 »

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Banking industry launches new campaign to help customers beat the scammers.
11 April 2023

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.

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Be alert for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
14 February 2023

“Vigilance is required at all times of the year as scammers grow increasingly persistent and sophisticated in their tactics”

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