Friends With Money #241: Scam alert - How to keep your cash secure
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Hundreds of thousands of Australians lose money to scams each year, but there are simple steps everyone can take to protect their money better.
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
14:25 Conclusion and final thoughts
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