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As scams evolve, so can you

We've seen the number of scams in Australia continue to grow, with 55% of the population being exposed to a scam in 2020-21 alone*. Scams are growing in numbers, type, sophistication and losses.

We all have a role to play in preventing scams and we are here to help raise awareness and increase scam prevention knowledge.

Here's helpful steps you can remember when faced with unexpected communications: 

Pause: Were you expecting this call, email or offer? Take a second, breathe, and think. Does this feel right? If in doubt, don't act. 

Process: Have you been asked to respond to something urgently such as a delivery notification or request for bank details? Before actioning, take some time to think through whether this is a legitimate piece of correspondence. Do your own research from credible sources.

Proceed: Always navigate to the organisation's website yourself to log in.

For more information and tips, visit macquarie.com.au and search Think Twice.

*For the Australian population aged 15 and over, source: abs.gov.au.