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Poor security habits leave credit card holders exposed to fraud – 4 February 2020
Research shows that for the year to June 30, 2019, “card not present” (CNP) activity accounts for 86.3 per cent of all fraud on cards. CNP fraud occurs when valid card details are stolen and used to make purchases or other payments without the card, typically online. Good article explaining how to avoid CNP fraud.
Fake coronavirus warning emails could infect your computer – 3 February 2020
Victims are sent an email warning coronavirus has been discovered in their local area, with a file attached regarding infection prevention measures. The file contains a dangerous type of malware campaign capable of stealing banking logins, financial data, and even emptying cryptocurrency wallets.
Jail for Latvian fraudster with expensive taste – 3 February 2020
Mr Malisevs defrauded ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia out of $411,906. He used EFTPOS machines linked to bank accounts he set up under false identities and sent money overseas using the cryptocurrency bitcoin.
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ASIC poised to launch 20 more Hayne cases – 1 February 2020
ASIC claims that cases related to the Banking Royal commission are coming to a close and that up to 20 or more prosecutions will eventuate – some with jail terms.
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