Tag: Scam Prevention
How AML reform is reshaping financial crime strategy
Australia’s financial crime framework is entering a period of profound change, with AML and counter-terrorism financing reforms set to reshape how institutions manage risk....
AI and governance lead Australia’s AML overhaul
Australia is entering a decisive phase of regulatory change as financial crime reforms reshape how banks and financial institutions approach compliance.
In a recent webinar,...
Biometrics set to transform scam prevention globally
Fraud prevention in banking is being reshaped as cybercriminals exploit AI tools to launch sophisticated scams.
SymphonyAI, a provider of AI SaaS solutions, noted that...
New compliance era for scams and AML across Asia-Pacific
Financial crime regulation in Southeast Asia and Australia is becoming stricter, with regulators introducing clearer frameworks and stronger enforcement. Authorities are responding to threats...
ANZ launches Digital Padlock for scam protection
ANZ has rolled out its Digital Padlock feature, allowing customers to instantly lock accounts if they suspect fraud.
The Australian-first tool acts as a “last...
How fake jobs are fuelling identity theft in 2025
In the dynamic landscape of cybercrime, 2025 has seen a surge in job scams—a fraud typology that, until recently, was not receiving the attention...
Charm Security raises $8m to launch AI-powered customer protection platform
Charm Security, an AI-powered customer security platform, has launched from stealth with a mission to protect organisations and individuals from scams, social engineering, and...
AI-powered safety platform Aura raises $140m in Series G funding
Aura, a leading provider of AI-powered online safety solutions for individuals and families, has completed its Series G funding round.
Revolut’s new AI tool fights rising scam epidemic
Revolut has recently unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at combating authorised push payment (APP) fraud, a sophisticated scam where criminals deceive individuals into willingly transferring money into fraudulent accounts.
Commonwealth Bank pioneers NameCheck technology with Bendigo Bank and Satori
Australia's Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has made a significant move in the fight against financial scams and mistaken payments.










