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Fraudsters rely on urgency and fear. The Safety Centre provides clear, calm guidance to help you navigate risky situations before money is lost.

Think fraud is happening now?

If you suspect someone is accessing your account or you have been tricked into authorising a payment.

  1. Stop the transaction if you can.
  2. Contact your bank or payment provider.
  3. Secure your phone, email and passwords.
  4. Preserve the evidence.
  5. Report the incident through your MoneyGuard channel.
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