Security Updates

Impersonation scams are clever schemes with scammers employing a variety of tactics to appear helpful initially, helping with anything from computer viruses to financial advice or even claiming to be representatives from your bank. They create a false sense of urgency and pressure you into taking immediate action, like sharing sensitive information, clicking on dubious links, or making payments for supposed debts.

IMB urges members that are Optus customers to be on the look-out for scams and take steps to secure their personal information following a recent cyber-attack experienced by the telco.

Medibank provided an update to its customers regarding a cybercrime event it has experienced

It’s time to submit your tax returns to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - it’s also the time of year that scammers kick-off their ATO scam activity.

All Australians need to unite to combat scams, and consumers have a key role to play too.

The banking industry is committed to protecting its customers by doing its part to fight scams

Scamwatch data shows scammers stole $3.1 billion from Australians in 2022 alone.

Banks unite in the fight against scammers

Be alert to scammers that contact you unexpectedly, claiming to want to help you with a fraud on your IMB card by attending your home to collect it from you.