With so many people relying on the internet, particularly as we have seen an increase of people working or learning remotely, the number of technology support scams are on the rise.
You'll find your customer number on the bottom of your MyState bank card, under your name. Use this to log on to the Mobile Bank App or Internet Banking.
These days people of all ages are online and using social media, and social media can be a great way to stay connected with people and businesses. It can also be a hunting ground for scammers, which is why it’s really important that you stay aware of how much personal information you reveal on your social media accounts.
Phishing scams are when scammers pretend to be from a government authority or legitimate business, sending a message in order to attempt to trick you into giving out your personal information such as bank account details, passwords and personal information.
MyState Bank is providing Visa debit cards to transaction account customers who would normally go into bank branches to withdraw cash. The Visa debit cards will allow customers to continue to have easy access to their money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MyState Bank are urging Australians to exercise more caution online, with the risk of individuals falling victim to criminal scammers significantly heightened since the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).