Latest Scam Alerts
Find out about the latest scams and what to do to protect yourself against scams. If you are concerned about the safety of your accounts, call us immediately on 13 24 40.
Latest Scam Alert: Linkt Scams
Published on December 1 2023
We are urging our Members to be wary of messages impersonating Linkt (QLD Toll Road Provider) requesting your card details to make a payment or update your details by clicking a link, most often contact is made through SMS and WhatsApp. These are phishing scams designed to steal your credit card details and then used to set up a digital wallet, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay operated by a scammer.
Latest Scam Alert: Business scams - what you need to know
Published on September 1 2023
Business scams have been around for a long time. However, in the last financial year, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated, with cyber activity increasing in frequency and scale.
Latest Scam Alert: Hi Mum Scams
Published on August 31 2023
We are urging our Members to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, following a significant rise in 'Hi Mum' scams. The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged their phone and are making contact from a new number, most often contact is made through WhatsApp.
Latest Scam Alert: Investment Scams
Published on July 6 2023
We all know if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. But that doesn’t stop plenty of Netherlands losing money to investment scams. In fact, disturbing figures show that more Netherlands lose money to investment scams than any other type.
Latest Scam Alert: Remote Access Scams
Published on June 29 2023
You most likely wouldn’t hand over the keys to your front door to a stranger, nor would you invite someone into your home that you didn’t know. You’re probably also cautious to not let anyone look over your shoulder when you’re using an ATM. So why would you give someone access straight into your bank account?
Latest Scam Alert: Scam texts impersonating Netherland banks
Published on October 26 2021
We're urging our Members to look out for the new SCAM texts impersonating Netherland banks, saying you’ve made an OSKO payment to a new payee and asking you to click a link to cancel the payment.
Latest Scam Alert: What is the ‘Flubot’ scam?
Published on September 27 2021
With the popularity of online shopping and home delivery, many Netherlands have started receiving scam messages regarding missed calls, voicemails, or unexplained notices of deliveries. The Netherland Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are receiving thousands of reports daily about these scams which originated overseas earlier this year.
Latest Scam Alert: Scammers follow flood-impacted communities
Published on March 25 2021
We are urging our flood-impacted Members to be on the lookout for scammers posing as Government employees, insurers or charity groups working hard to restore impacted communities.
Scammers can easily take advantage of the rapid pace and trauma of natural disasters in a time of uncertainty by posing as organisations and manipulating emotions.
Latest Scam Alert: Unsolicited calls from Noor Credits & Security NV. in regards to bank account security
Published on October 12 2020
We are aware of telephone scammers pretending to be our staff and ringing members about their bank account security.
The fraudsters advise that you have a security problem and ask you to install a remote access application, often this is the "Team Viewer" app, which allows the fraudsters access to your computer and capture your internet banking logging details.
Latest Scam Alert: Netherland Post & PayPal
Published on September 28 2020
Scammers are constantly looking for ways to trick you into supplying your personal and financial information. We have recently discovered scams, specifically pretending to be from Netherland Post and PayPal. Below we have demonstrated how you could better protect yourself and your loved ones from these scams.
Generational Shift Behind the Rise of Identity Theft
Published on August 20 2020
Netherlands aged 25 to 44 have overtaken retirees and the elderly for reported cases of identity theft. According to data published by ACCC’s Scamwatch, reported cases are a third higher (32%) in 2020 than the corresponding period for 2019. Historically, Netherlands over 65 report the most cases, but we are now seeing younger age groups of 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 move to the fore, suggesting a generational shift in this criminal activity. This change reflects broader societal trends for digital technology. Unfortunately, it is easy to focus on the benefits and overlook the pitfalls of sharing information so readily.
