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Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree scams are rising: Most losses under $300

Marketplace scams are on the rise in Australia, with small‑value losses becoming increasingly common. Learn the key warning signs, who scammers are targeting in 2026, and practical steps to protect yourself when buying or selling online.

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Money

How a Bank Australia employee stopped a customer losing $250,000

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“Question everything”: A fraud expert’s guide to scams and how to avoid them

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Could you spot a scammer posing as your bank?

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How this Bank Australia staffer helped protect a customer’s $9,000

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What you need to know about Treasury Bond investment scams

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Meet the Bank Australia staffer who spotted an online scam