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Heading overseas to escape winter? Make sure you’re aware of common scams in the countries you’re visiting so you can recognise the red flags. 🚩✈️🏖🌅☀

NAB experts have identified a travel scam triple threat as we continue our fight against the criminals ripping people off at home and abroad.

Accommodation website scams

Ticket scams for major events

Overcharging or wrong charge scams

Read more below about these scams so you can protect yourself ⬇️💪

https://news.nab.com.au/news/explainer-travel-scams/

How will the budget affect you and your business? Let us break it down for you in our expert economists’ comprehensive wrap. https://business.nab.com.au/tag/federal-budget/

In today's digital age, there’s no doubt we share our data more often than we previously have – from setting up an online shopping account to signing up for the latest streaming service. That’s why taking steps to keep your data safe and secure has never been more important.

To mark , here are some tips to . To find out more visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/security/online-safety-tips/securing-mobile-devices-and-apps

Do you know how many subscriptions you’re signed up to?

Did you know a third of Australians have cut back on a subscription in the last three months and they’re saving around $60 each month!

If you're wondering how you can save money by cutting back, pausing or downgrading, we've got you 👇

How to save money on subscriptions - NAB News The NAB spending app can help you manage your spend on subscriptions, budget and build better money habits.

Update 3.24pm -
All services have now been restored, including the issue which was impacting desktop internet banking outbound fast payments via Osko. Thanks again for your understanding.
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Update 1.52pm -
We apologise for the issue that impacted some of our systems. Internet Banking, the NAB app, NAB Connect and NAB Trade are now back online. We are working to resolve a remaining desktop internet banking issue impacting customers making outbound fast payments via Osko as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
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We’re currently experiencing an issue with some of our systems including internet banking, NAB mobile app, NAB Trade and NAB Connect. We’re really sorry for the trouble. Our teams are working to resolve this ASAP. We will keep you updated.

Team NAB AFL Auskick is back and Coaches Nick Daicos and Katie Brennan are now recruiting!

23 lucky Auskickers will be selected to join Team NAB AFL Auskick and they will win the ultimate footy experience, including presenting a premiership medal at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final.

If this sounds like something your Auskicker would love to be a part of, enter now at nab.com.au/Auskick.

Aussies are more scam aware than this time last year, with 70% ignoring suspicious calls and deleting bogus looking emails according to new NAB insights out today. 💪🕵

Forty percent of people had been contacted by their bank about a potential scam payment in the past year. Of them, 75% took some kind of action to prevent losing money.

It comes as NAB expands its digital payment alerts to target invoice and romance scams and increases its ability to prevent suspicious payments in real time.

Sign up to our free, online scam and cyber webinar on April 11 here to learn about common scams and how to recognise red flags so you can protect yourself and your loved ones. ⬇️

https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/security/online-safety-tips/personal-security-awareness-sessions

Heads up that you can now add your NAB cards to your PayPal account through the NAB app – it’s secure, easy and puts you in control of your spending. You can set it up in a few easy steps – head to nab.com.au/paypal to find out more.

Can you spot the red flags of a bank impersonation scam in this real life phone call that a NAB customer received?

Ray, a NAB customer, spotted red flags when a man claiming to be from NAB calling from an unknown number demanded he click a link in a dodgy text message.

Ray’s response? “No, mate, I’m not going to do it until I speak to somebody from NAB that I actually call.”

The scammer then swore at Ray and hung up. Watch the call unfold and read more about how to spot red flags at https://news.nab.com.au/news/no-mate-im-not-going-to-do-it-until-i-speak-to-somebody-from-nab/.

"No, mate, I’m not going to do it until I speak to somebody from NAB." - NAB News This is the moment a scam savvy customer stopped a criminal in his tracks. NAB customer Ray from NSW recognised the red flags of a scammer trying to impersonate the bank who was encouraging him to click a link in a text message.

NAB is warning Swifties to recognise the red flags of ticket scams ahead of the sold-out tour.✨🌱🌙🌈🦋🐍🌻

Criminals are preying on Aussies’ FOMO and trying to sell fake tickets on social media.

Red flags to keep your eyes open for include:

🚩Tickets that are heavily discounted or cheaper than retail price.

🚩A seller claiming they can prove tickets are legit, by sending you emails or screenshot.

🚩A seller wanting you to pay for tickets via cryptocurrency or direct money transfer.

Learn more about how you can shake off ticket scams here: https://news.nab.com.au/news/cruel-summer-ticket-scam-warning/

Romance scams are on the rise, with NAB customer reports up 29% last year. 💔😥

It’s a red flag if your potential Romeo or Juliet:

🚩Asks for money for medical, travel or business emergencies

🚩Can’t meet in person

🚩Makes excuses about why their we**am isn’t working

Check out more tips to avoid getting a broken heart and broken wallet here: https://news.nab.com.au/news/romance-scams-warning/

Life admin to do list:
- Finalise outfit
- Set up passphrases for NAB app and personal email account
- Sign up to NAB’s free cyber and scam education webinar

We’re proud to support eSafety Commissioner in celebrating Safer Internet Day 2024 and raising awareness of online safety.

With 94% of customer transactions now happening digitally, a safety and security by design approach has never been more important for NAB and our customers.

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to safe online spaces. Check out eSafety Commissioner’s great resources for families, schools, businesses and community here https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day

Learn how to protect yourself and your family with our free cyber webinars: Personal cyber security awareness webinars - NAB https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/security/online-safety-tips/personal-security-awareness-sessions

Personal cyber security webinars Find out about the most recent, common scams and how to keep you and your family safe from them. Register for a 60-minute online session today.

Update 7.20pm -

We apologise for the intermittent issue that impacted mobile internet banking and the NAB mobile app this evening. Services are recovering and coming back online. Thanks for your patience.

Throughout this period Internet Banking via desktop, ATMs and telephone banking continued to be available as normal.

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We’re currently experiencing intermittent issues with mobile internet banking and the NAB mobile app.

Internet Banking via desktop is working as normal. All other channels such as telephone banking and ATMs are also continuing to work as normal.

We’re really sorry for the trouble. Our teams are working to resolve this issue ASAP. We will keep you updated here.

What do AI, term deposits and QR codes have in common?

Our chief digital officer Sujeet Rana recently spoke to Channel 9's TODAY Show about how criminals are using them to scam Australians and steal their money. Watch below. 👀📺⬇️

NAB experts have identified six emerging scams to watch in 2024 as we continue our fight against these criminals.

It’s vital Aussies know how these scams work and how to recognise the red flags so they can protect themselves. We can, and will, do more. 💪🚩

Tips for spotting scams that use AI in 2024 | Today Show Australia Subscribe 👉 http://9Soci.al/L72O50GjSJY | Suj Rana from NAB joins the show to chat about spotting scams with the rapid advance in artificial intelligence.Jo...