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Spotting a scam is only half the battle, new research reveals
New research from CommBank's Behavioural Science Centre of Excellence suggests the challenge isn't always recognising a scam – it's taking the extr...
21 July 2026
‘Pump and dump’ investment scams surging: ASIC
Scammers are using fake celebrity endorsements, deepfakes and messaging apps to lure more Australians into “pump and dump” investment scams, corpor...
17 July 2026
Why scams still succeed – even when something feels wrong
New CommBank research reveals nearly one in three scam victims had doubts – showing how scams are designed to override instinct and push people to ...
3 July 2026
Australia's ecosystem approach to scams is attracting global attention
Australia's ecosystem approach to scam prevention continues to evolve.
16 June 2026
Hurstville Chinese community comes together to tackle scams
Scamwatch data shows people from CALD communities reported $38.9 million in losses in 2025, with a median loss of $750 – 50 per cent higher than th...
12 May 2026
Smarter than your boss? Employees more likely than senior managers to spot a scam
New research shows workers are more effective in spotting scams targeting their company.
9 April 2026
