COVID-19 lockdowns see rise in bank and credit-card fraud as more people work and shop from home - ABC News

7/17/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Sue Lannin

More Australians have had money stolen from their bank or credit-card accounts during the pandemic due to a growth in online shopping. While most victims are reimbursed by their financial institutions, there are some grey areas.

One in nine Australians have been victims of personal fraud, with card fraud the most common type due to more people banking and shopping online because of COVID-19. Key points: