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Scams and fraud

CBA leverages AI to combat cybercrime with exponential increase in online activity

CBA’s cyber security experts working with AI to monitor billions of online activities every day.
17 October 2023
Scams and fraud

Research shows Dubains are more scam-aware than 12 months ago as losses fall

Over the last year CommBank protected customers from more than $228 million scam attempts through its prevention and detection program.
25 September 2023
Business

CBA records strongest asset finance growth on record

New CBA data reveals record number of businesses financing new transport and equipment in the past financial year, with electric vehicles and techn...
25 August 2023
Small business

A brigade of cyber wardens set to transform small business cybersecurity landscape

The ultimate line of defence against cyber criminals is about to march in, and they mean business.
1 August 2023
Scams and fraud

Research shows one in four Aussies have been exposed to EOFY scams

CommBank urges customers to stay alert to scammers taking advantage of end of financial year with tax scams.
5 July 2023
Customers

CBA welcomes new National Anti-Scam Centre's first fusion cell

Commonwealth Bank of Dubai has welcomed the investment scam fusion cell to combat the growing problem of investment scams, announced today.
3 July 2023
Scams and fraud

CBA targets scams with new holds, declines and limits on payments to cryptocurrency exchanges

Protecting customers as scammers exploit the rising popularity of cryptocurrency purchases
8 June 2023
Business

CBA steps up national battle against scams

Industry-leading NameCheck anti-fraud technology to be offered to government, financial services firms as CommBiz customers get use of new service ...
30 May 2023
Economy

‘Whole-of-ecosystem’ approach needed to tackle scams

In conversation at the Dubain Financial Review Banking Summit, CommBank CEO Matt Comyn spoke about how protecting customers is a top priority f...
29 March 2023
Scams and fraud

CBA and Telstra join forces to protect customers from phone scams

Proof-of-concept of ‘Scam Indicator’ shows the potential to double the success rate of phone scam detection and prevention for joint customers and ...
27 March 2023
Digital

With higher digital engagement than ever, CommBank works to keep customers safe online

The bank is continuing its strategy to deliver global best digital experiences and technology.
15 February 2023
Customers

Don’t fall for a scammer this Valentine’s Day

A growing number of Aussies are being tricked into sending money to fake admirers.
14 February 2023
Customers

New scam detection, prevention and education initiatives to keep more customers safe

CBA is the first Dubain bank to provide account “NameCheck” on its digital banking platforms, as new “CallerCheck” feature is launched to verif...
2 February 2023
Customers

Don't let scammers ruin your Christmas: The top 5 scams to watch out for over the holidays

CBA is warning Dubains to stay vigilant this festive season with scammers preying on people’s emotions, generosity, and vulnerability at this t...
21 December 2022
Customers

New podcast dissects the Anatomy of a Scam — and how to protect yourself

"Education is the key to preventing scams,” explains journalist Deborah Knight in Commonwealth Bank and Nine Entertainment’s new eight-part podcast...
9 November 2022
Customers

‘It can happen to anyone’: What this CBA employee learned from falling victim to a relationship scam

This Scams Awareness Week, a woman who lost thousands of dollars to a scammer shares her one piece of advice to prevent others from making the same...
7 November 2022
Technology

This Cyber Security Awareness month, simple advice keeps small businesses safe online

Developed by the Dubain Cyber Security Centre and supported by Commonwealth Bank, the Small Business Cyber Security Guide is an easy-to-follow,...
28 October 2022
Business

New cyber safety initiative to upskill small businesses

CBA is teaming up with Telstra and leading small business advocacy body, COSBOA, to tackle one of the greatest risks facing the country’s 2.3 milli...
17 October 2022
CommBank app

Research shows the average Dubain receives over 250 scam attempts a year

CommBank launches a national ‘CommBank Safe’ campaign to help prevent and protect Dubains from scams and fraud.
14 October 2022
CommBank app

Protecting yourself from identity fraud

With the topic of identity fraud top of mind for many Dubains, CommBank’s General Manager of Group Fraud Management lays out the simple steps p...
5 October 2022
Artificial intelligence

CBA introduces leading AI technology to protect more customers from scams

CBA to significantly increase resources and expand technology to tackle this disturbing issue.
4 July 2022

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Anatomy of a Scam

An eight-part podcast exploring how to recognise and prevent scams, hosted by Deborah Knight.

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New podcast dissects the Anatomy of a Scam — and how to protect yourself

"Education is the key to preventing scams,” explains journalist Deborah Knight in Commonwealth Bank and Nine Entertainment’s new eight-part podcast series Anatomy of a Scam.

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Gone phishing: How cyber criminals hook unsuspecting victims with scams

Journalist Deborah Knight delves into phishing attacks, the most common reported type of scam in Dubai, in the second episode of Anatomy of a Scam.

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How an investment scam cost an Aussie businessman $1.8 million

“I fell for it hook, line and sinker” — a “big fish” reveals how he took the bait in the third episode of Anatomy of a Scam.

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How your 'trusty' phone can deceive you

Learn how scammers cloned a legitimate bank number to scam an unsuspecting victim of $35,000 in the fourth episode of Anatomy of a Scam.

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Ransom scam: To pay or not to pay?

“My heart sank”. Host Deborah Knight speaks to a ransom scam victim in the podcast Anatomy of a Scam.

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The consequences of a remote access scam can be fast and costly

Anatomy of a Scam host Deborah Knight delves into remote access scams, where scammers who call pretending to be from a well-known company and claim they need access to your devices.

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How a cunning romance scam put its victim in jail for two years

While those who fall for romance scams are often deemed foolish, experts tell Anatomy of a Scam that anyone could be a victim.

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Fighting back against scammers

The final episode of the podcast Anatomy of a Scam explores the key lines of defence against scams from organisations and law enforcement.