The bank also released new research indicating Australians are more concerned about scams than four months ago, with one-in-four stating scammers contact them at least six times a week. 9News
has unveiled enhancements to its anti-scam technology they say will help keep customers safe.
"Scammers are attempting to cause harm to our customers and the community every day and we are working hard to utilise our technology and customer insights to help keep their hard-earned money safe," group executive retail banking Angus Sullivan said.CBA's "NameCheck" feature will help customers filter out mistaken payments before they happen.
Launching in late March, CBA said the technology would help reduce false billing scams – known as business email compromise – as well as mistaken payments.Putin's new gamble to save hold on power
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