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Community 01/Jul/2025

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Community 16/Dec/2024

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Finance 27/Nov/2024

Manage your money with these free apps

It is great to check your account balance and pay bills quickly with the BankWAW app or pay with your digital wallet at checkout. It is also nice that there is a range of apps out there that can help you budget and manage your money. We provide some examples of apps that can help you manage your money.

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Finance 06/Sep/2024

Leading With Purpose

Michael Mack, CEO of BankWAW, recently joined a delegation of 39 representatives from 25 customer-owned banks at Parliament House in Canberra to represent the voice of their customers and assert their leadership role in a landscape often dominated by the big four banks. The visit provided a crucial opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly with senior officials, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones MP, and other Members of Parliament.

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Security 30/Aug/2024

A job offer that is too good to be true

While reported job scam losses have shown a slight decline this year, the threat remains significant with Scamwatch reporting $6.4 million in losses to employment scams. Here are some tips on how to spot and avoid employment scams.

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Our 10 top tips for staying safe from scammers

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 / Security

Staying safe from scams sounds simple enough, but it can be easy to forget just how important it is to pay attention to every detail of your finances – and who has access to them! 


It is Scam Awareness week and because we are big advocates for staying safe and protecting your finances, we have collated our top 10 ten tips for recognising and staying away from scams: 

  1. If you are unsure about making a payment, either over the phone or online, you should stop and give us as call. We love to help and can review the information and situation to make sure it’s not a scam before you transfer any funds.  

  1. The last thing you might think about when we start talking about financial scams is puppies. But some scammers like to take advantage of our love for these adorable animals. Always visit the seller and meet the puppy before you hand over any money!  

  1. If your phone has stopped working, consider whether your phone number may have been ported (stolen). This is a key indicator of identity theft and so, you should give us a call and let us know – we can help make sure no funds are transferred out of your account! 

  1. If you are paying a large invoice, or if there has been a change (no matter how small) to a regular invoice, always verify the information by calling the business directly before transferring the funds.  

  1. If you are purchasing an item or product through Facebook Marketplace, make sure you only do so after meeting the seller and physically seeing what you are purchasing. And remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is! 

  1. A common scam is when someone impersonates a government agency and tells you that you are required to make an urgent payment. But it is important to remember that any legitimate government organization will not threaten to arrest you or charge a fine without providing written documentation. So if you receive a phone call of a coercive nature, simply hang up and rest easy knowing: 

  • The ATO will not seek an arrest warrant for you based on a single phone call. 

  • The ADF does not require your money to repatriate soldiers. 

  • The AFP does not require access to your bank account to pursue fraudsters. 

  1. Pay attention to where you are transferring your money! Certain types of scams, particularly investment scams, will result in funds being transferred overseas. Check out the BSB information and give the holder a call, or Google the BPAY biller. And as always – if you’re not quite sure, give us a call. We love to help.  

  1. Speaking of investment scams, companies offering financial services within Australia must have an umbrella Australian Financial Services License, or AFSL. You should always check the ASIC website to search current licensees if you are thinking of investing: https://asic.gov.au/online-services/search-asics-registers/professional-registers/ 

  1. If you are buying something over the phone or online, and the seller asks for proof of identity in the form of a license or passport – stop. Scammers often ask for this to obtain personal information. Before you provide this information, you should ask yourself why they are asking for this and confirm they are legitimate. Always err on the side of caution, and if you think they are a scammer – report them.  

  1. When you’re falling in love, the last thing you want to think about is whether they're in it for the right reasons. But sometimes your online matches are scammers who are looking to take advantage of you – beware of the information you provide online or over the phone, especially to someone you have never met before.  

And don’t forget, if you’re worried about anything at all – give us a call.  

We’re always happy to help. 

 

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Community 28/May/2024

House prices in northeast Victoria and southern New South Wales

In this article we examine the house prices in our service region, what is changed over the past year, and especially what it means if you are looking to buy a new or another home.

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Community 01/Jan/2024

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Security 30/Aug/2024

A job offer that is too good to be true

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Security 29/Aug/2024

When the perfect home turns out to be a scam

Finding a place to call home can be stressful and overwhelming. Unfortunately, scammers are using this situation to prey on unsuspecting renters.

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Security 28/Aug/2024

Oww.. what a cute puppy! Pet scams

Pet scams have been around for years but have become more prevalent as sellers and breeders have shifted online, and demand and prices for pets have increased. Here is how they work, and how to recognise them.

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Security 27/Aug/2024

Investment scams: the promise of skyrocketing returns

Investment scams top the list when it comes to scam losses in Australia. Even though they are going down, there was still $80 million lost so far this year according to Scamwatch data. So, what is an investment scam, and how can you spot and avoid them?

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Investment scams: the promise of skyrocketing returns

Security 26/Aug/2024

How to spot and avoid phishing in texts, emails and calls

Texts, emails and calls are scammers' favourite tools. Scamwatch data reveals these are the top three ways scammers contact victims to obtain their sensitive information. Here are our tips to outsmart phishing scams.

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Finance 27/Nov/2024

Manage your money with these free apps

It is great to check your account balance and pay bills quickly with the BankWAW app or pay with your digital wallet at checkout. It is also nice that there is a range of apps out there that can help you budget and manage your money. We provide some examples of apps that can help you manage your money.

Read More
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Finance 06/Sep/2024

Leading With Purpose

Michael Mack, CEO of BankWAW, recently joined a delegation of 39 representatives from 25 customer-owned banks at Parliament House in Canberra to represent the voice of their customers and assert their leadership role in a landscape often dominated by the big four banks. The visit provided a crucial opportunity for industry leaders to engage directly with senior officials, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones MP, and other Members of Parliament.

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Finance 29/Jun/2021

How you can stay safe online at tax time...

The end of the financial year can be a stressful time, and there are usually a bunch of criminals waiting for you to slip up and fall into their scams. 

Most people expect to hear from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), so you should always expect the unexpected, and consider whether you're being contacted by someone legitimate or by a criminal who is out to get their hands on your personal details and hard-earned money.  

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Finance 23/Jun/2021

Owning your first home might be easier than you think...

WAW have been in the home loan game for more than fifty years, so we've helped our fair share of first home buyers to get a leg-up.  

We've rounded up a bunch of great financial schemes and hot tips that can help you to get started.  

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Finance 26/Sep/2020

Making financial decisions during COVID-19

It’s been a difficult time for many people in our communities, with the impact of COVID-19 and the associated shutdowns having a major impact on individuals, businesses and regions.

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