Latest scams and security alerts
We want to keep you up to date with all the latest common security alerts.
The faster you can recognise a scam, the better you can dodge it.
We're aware of fake SMS’ currently circulating which claim to be from ING. The SMS' are advising of your account being restricted and to click a link or call the provided number to restore access. Just so you know, we'd never ask you to provide personal details, or log in to your Internet Banking via a link in an unsolicited text or email. We're putting a stop to these SMS'.
To reduce your risk of being scammed make sure you check:
• if there are spelling mistakes in the message, or the information doesn't make sense
• always be wary of unsolicited messages from unknown numbers or numbers posing as a known company or business
• contact ING via a trusted number to verify if the message is genuine, do not use the number in the suspect SMS
• do not rely on the numbers in the text or email, even if it appears in your ING message trail.
• visit https://moneysmart.gov.au/companies-you-should-not-deal-with for current scam warnings
• never click on links to log in your Internet banking, always use the ING app or the secured log in page.
Stay up to date with current scams targeting Australians via the ASIC Scamwatch website at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au
Stay up to date: www.scamwatch.gov.au | More tips oaic.gov.au | Been scammed? Call 1800 052 743