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1 in 5 Aussies prepared to lie for loans
23 September 2022
1 in 5 Aussies prepared to lie for loans

A damning new report has shone a light on the growing issue of multifaceted and complex loan-seeker fraud in the domestic mortgage market.

15 years’ jail for woman who defrauded NAB of millions
21 July 2023

Helen Mary Rosamond has been sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of defrauding NAB of millions in an enterprise “breathtaking in its audacity”.

15% of Australians hit by fraud as broking sector faces rising risks
16 March 2026

As fraud concerns grow across the broking industry, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in seven Australians has experienced personal fraud.

17% rise in fraud-related calls during Black Friday: Westpac
19 December 2022

The major bank has warned Australians to be on the lookout for scams leading up to the summer holidays after a rise in fraud calls.

AI geared to protect banks against fraud
5 May 2023

A major bank says using AI can help fight fraud and enhance customer experience. 

AI is becoming critical to protecting SME lending from document fraud
11 March 2026

Sophisticated document fraud is increasingly difficult to detect in SME lending.

Aussie-UK anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism deal inked
21 February 2023

AUSTRAC has partnered with a UK counterpart to fight fraud, the financial intelligence agency has announced.

Broker fraud may be low, but the stakes are high
23 March 2026

While recent reports of large-scale fraud have raised concerns about a surge in misconduct, aggregator Connective says its data tells a different story.

Brokers urged to tighten processes as fraud risks rise
10 March 2026

Mortgage brokers are being urged to strengthen documentation and verification processes as regulators examine a potential $1 billion mortgage fraud issue involving the Commonwealth Bank of ...

Fake brokers target borrowers in new loan scam alert
23 March 2026

Consumers have been warned that scammers are posing as brokers and financial service providers in a new wave of personal loan scams.

Finance Specialist: The $1bn mortgage fraud case shaking the broking industry
9 March 2026

In the latest episode of Finance Specialist, hosts Liam Garman and Trent Carter examine the implications of Commonwealth Bank uncovering up to $1 billion in potentially fraudulent home loans ...

Former NAB chief of staff jailed for fraud
1 February 2021
Former NAB chief of staff jailed for fraud

Rosemary Rogers, the former chief of staff to the CEO of NAB, has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment after defrauding the bank of millions of dollars.

Lenders stop $1.5bn in fraud as risks rise
19 March 2026

Australian lenders prevented more than $1.5 billion in fraudulent financial applications in 2025, according to new insights from Equifax, even as fraud attempts continue to rise and shift ...

NAB dumped 40k customers over crime, fraud concerns
25 October 2021
NAB dumped 40k customers over crime, fraud concerns

The big four bank has admitted to cutting off services to around 40,000 customers in the last two and a half years.

Telstra and CBA continue fraud prevention team-up
12 February 2025

The major and telco company are continuing a partnership through the introduction of new tech to combat fraud.