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Scam alert: How to keep your cash secure

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Show Notes

Hundreds of thousands of Australians lose money to scams each year, but there are simple steps everyone can take to better protect their money. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Olivia McArdle, head of payments and deposits at Macquarie Bank, to discuss account safety and scams to watch out for. 01:48 Built-in security features in banking apps 03:39 Basic phone and computer security tips 05:32 Common financial scams to watch out for 07:45 What to do if you've been scammed 09:54 How banks detect and prevent scams 12:12 Future technology in banking security #friendswithmoney #tomwatson #oliviamcardle #banking #scams

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