"Your bank account has been locked for suspicious activity. Call us now on XXXX XXXX to restore your access."
Sound familiar? Bank impersonations are one of many scams that are adding to the $3 billion Australians lost to scammers last year.
Impersonation scams are when fraudsters impersonate trusted businesses, friends or family, to steal your money or personal information.
Join our online events to learn more about different types of impersonation scams and how to protect yourself:
- Family and friends (Monday)
- Banks (Tuesday)
- Government (Wednesday)
- Celebrities (Thursday)
- Businesses (Friday).
We will introduce some common examples of impersonation scams, why they're so effective and real life case studies. We'll also discuss the red flags to look out for, where to report and how to access help.
These sessions will be held daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm from Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December.
Register for all five events and share with your family and friends to keep them safe.