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Effective URL: https://www.westpac.com.au/security/types-of-scams/
Submission: On May 28 via api from US — Scanned from DE
Effective URL: https://www.westpac.com.au/security/types-of-scams/
Submission: On May 28 via api from US — Scanned from DE
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Learn how to spot and avoid a scam. Latest scams Refresh Latest scams Refresh Report now Refresh Report now Refresh INVESTMENT SCAMS An investment scam is where scammers convince you to invest in “high return” investments. Learn more Refresh Learn more Refresh BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE SCAMS A business email compromise scam is when a business receives an illegitimate email from a supplier requesting an urgent payment. Learn more Refresh Learn more Refresh REMOTE ACCESS SCAMS A remote access scam is when someone requests you to download software that shares remote access to your device. Learn more Refresh Learn more Refresh IMPERSONATION SCAMS An impersonation scam is where scammers trick you into believing they are someone else in the hopes of stealing your money and/or personal data. 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