Stay Safe Online This Cyber Monday: Tips from MOVE Bank's Chief Digital Officer  Cyber Monday is a fantastic opportunity to snag great deals online, but it also comes with heightened risks of encountering fake websites and scams. To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable shopping experience, MOVE Bank's Chief Digital Officer, Trevor McNamara has c...

We’re excited to introduce our new partnership with Send Payments, allowing members to transfer funds internationally! Whether you’re sending money to family overseas or paying for international services, this new feature makes it easier than ever to handle your finances across the globe. For many, the need to transfer funds internationally can be...

In a recent alert, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) highlighted a significant rise in remote access scams, resulting in substantial financial losses. Australians lost $15.5 million to these scams in 2023, with an alarming 52% spike in reported losses in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter. What is a ...

The Australian Taxation Office is warning about a high volume of SMS scams pretending to be from the ATO. These scams tell you that you’re owed an income tax repayment and ask you to click a hyperlink and complete a form. But clicking the link takes you to a fake ATO web page that asks for your personal identifying information, including your cred...

Here at MOVE Bank, we take the safety and security of our members and their personal information seriously. When it comes to financial crimes and scams, education and awareness plays a vital role in our overall strategy to protect our members. To learn more about what exactly the team here at MOVE Bank does to safeguard our members against financi...

Investment scams target individuals by offering seemingly risk-free investments with large and guaranteed returns. These scams can be more difficult to spot than others but are often far more damaging if scammers are successful – costing Australians $177 million last year alone. * Investment scams come in many forms but will often begin with an un...

In recent months you may have heard the term Flubot. This new type of scam has been targeting Australians since August 2021 and uses seemingly legitimate text messages to try and reach their targets. So, let’s discuss how to identify a Flubot scam and how to protect yourself.   What is a Flubot scam? A Flubot scam begins with a text message abou...

You care about your property and valuables, so make sure they’re protected and get peace of mind that they’re being covered. Losing your home or business to a fire is life changing. This coming bushfire season prepare for the worst and make sure the valuables you’ve worked so hard for are appropriately protected before it’s too late. After a bush...

Victoria’s state government just released the details of it’s newly announced Homebuyer Fund, designed to help home buyers get their foot in the property market. The scheme is appealing, with the government offering to tip in up to 25% of a property’s purchase price, leaving buyers with just 5% deposit to pay and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. So, ...