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Stay cyber safe this festive season!

With many of us in the spirit of giving, it's important you know exactly who you’re giving your money and personal information to. Shop confidently this festive season and follow our tips so you don't get caught out by scammers.

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Scams to lookout for

Protect yourself from online scams

How to stay safe online

Report fraudulent or unusual activity

Scams to lookout for

Online stores

When you're shopping online, are you sure the store you’re looking at is real?

Parcel delivery

Have you received an unexpected message about a missed delivery?

eCards

Have you received an unusual email from someone sending a virtual greeting card?

Charities

Are you sure that the charities you'd like to donate to are legitimate?

Travel related

Could that amazing deal on flights, hotels, or vacation packages be too good to believe?

Bank impersonation

Are you being asked to share sensitive information like your account number, PIN, password or to transfer money to a 'safe' account?

How to protect yourself this festive season

  • Always use an online store or charitable organisation that is reputable and legitimate (consider reviews, time in business, and whether there's a padlock icon next to the URL).
  • Avoid clicking links in emails, SMS messages or pop-ups. Access websites directly through your web browser instead. Be cautious when opening eCards, even if they’ve come from someone you know.
  • Don’t assume that the first search result on your browser is the real website.
  • Don’t rely on the contact details or website address provided in a suspicious call, email, or SMS. Confirm the legitimacy of messages through verifiable numbers.
  • Ensure automatic updates on your device are turned on and your anti-virus and anti-spyware software are up to date.

Learn more about staying safe online

7 ways to shop online safely 

Real or fake? We share seven ways to stay safe while shopping online during the sales season.

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How to protect yourself online

Download our guide to keeping your personal details safe and see the kind of scams to watch out for. 

Banking securely (PDF) 

Latest security alerts

Keep up to date with the latest scams, fraud and security alerts.

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Types of scams

See the most common types of scams and read tips to help protect yourself.

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Report fraudulent or unusual activity

If you've noticed unusual activity on your account, or if you think you've provided your banking details to a scammer, then please contact us immediately via the ANZ App.

Log in to the ANZ App, tap Support, select the type of support, then tap Reporting Fraud or Identity Theft.  

If you're unable to access the ANZ App, call us immediately - our team will be with you as soon as possible.

For more information about reporting fraudulent or unusual activity, see Report suspicious activity.

Personal banking customers:
13 33 50  +61 3 9683 8833

Business customers using ANZ Transactive:
13 70 28  +61 3 8693 7153

ANZ Personal Cards
13 22 73  +61 3 9683 9999

This information seeks to raise awareness and provides general information only. It may be necessary or appropriate  to ensure that measures are taken in addition to, or in substitution for, the measures presented having regard to your particular personal or business circumstances.

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