Memorise your PIN. Choose a password that is a mix of letters and numbers. Change your online banking password on a regular basis. Never write your PIN down or share it with anyone (no matter how much you trust them). Avoid making your PIN or password something easy to guess such as your date of birth or child’s name. Useful Tip: When choosing a password, using a letter or number from a phrase or line from a song such as 2bORx2B makes your password easy to remember but difficult for other people to guess.

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer and keep it up-to date. Avoid installing pirated software. It’s a common way of tricking you into installing malicious software onto your computer. Useful Tip: Updating your software is one of the easiest ways to keep your computer secure. Don’t ignore those notifications. Try setting up automatic software updates if you're likely to forget.

Phones and mobile devices

Keep your phone updated so you're using the latest operating software. Use your phone data (not public Wi-Fi) when using online and mobile banking apps. Install Apple's Find my iPhone or Google’s device manager for Android . If your phone is lost or stolen, you’ll be able to locate it and you can wipe the data remotely. Lock your mobile device when you're not using it. Only install apps from official stores, such as Apple's App Store or Android's Google Play and check the terms and conditions before you download an app. Review your privacy permissions for each app so you know what apps have access to your information. You can do this under the 'Privacy' or 'Apps Permissions' menus in your phone's settings. Avoid removing hardware restrictions (called rooting on Android and jailbreaking on Apple) on your mobile device. This weakens the in-built security protection. Useful Tip: If your mobile phone is lost or stolen call us on 133 282 . We can help you secure your mobile banking and disable any SMS security codes.

When making a payment or shopping online make sure the website address starts with “ https:// ” which indicates a secure online shopping environment. Useful Tip: Look for a padlock symbol in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

Email and social media

Never open links to webpages you don't recognise or don't seem quite right. It could be a malicious website designed to install malware on your device when you visit the link. In a similar vein, never click on a link that doesn't look right or is sent to you by someone you don't know. Scammers often build fake websites designed to trick people into handing over their personal information. Useful Tip: We will never contact you asking to confirm your PIN or passwords. Learn more about phishing and fake email scams .

Using online and mobile banking

Always type Great Southern Bank’s web address ( www.greatsouthernbank.com.au ) into your browser when using online banking. Regularly check your account balances and immediately report any discrepancies to us. Set-up notifications to let you know when a transaction is made on your account. Always log out from your online banking session when you’ve finished and remember to close your browser. Never use an online banking link that has been sent to you by email. Avoid using public Wi-Fi when using online and mobile banking, use your phone data or home internet connection. Useful Tip: There are a number of security features in online and mobile banking to help you spot unauthorised transactions.

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Scam Alert

Scammers are known to be impersonating real companies and pressuring customers into adding and transferring funds to new payees. If in doubt, don’t. No trustworthy business will rush you into doing this urgently.

How to protect yourself:

If you’re unsure whether a company is legitimate, verify its contact details independently by searching for them online.
Don’t allow yourself to be rushed. Scammers use high-pressure tactics to get you to transfer money quickly.
Use PayID whenever possible for both business and personal transactions. This allows you to see the name of your payee upfront.
If you suspect you’ve been scammed, contact us immediately on 133 282 so we can secure your accounts and assist you further.

Victim of a scam? We’re here to help.

Call us on 133 282 or email at banking.integrity@gsb.com.au so we can assist you further.

Change your passwords

Lock any compromised cards and change passwords to help secure your accounts.

Report any identity theft to police

Instances of identity theft should also be reported to your local police.

Protecting your accounts

Simple steps to ensure your bank accounts stay secure.

Memorise your PIN.
Choose a password that is a mix of letters and numbers.
Change your online banking password on a regular basis.
Never write your PIN down or share it with anyone (no matter how much you trust them).
Avoid making your PIN or password something easy to guess such as your date of birth or child’s name.

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer and keep it up-to date.
Avoid installing pirated software. It’s a common way of tricking you into installing malicious software onto your computer.

Keep your phone updated so you're using the latest operating software.
Use your phone data (not public Wi-Fi) when using online and mobile banking apps.
Install Apple's Find my iPhone or Google’s device manager for Android. If your phone is lost or stolen, you’ll be able to locate it and you can wipe the data remotely.
Lock your mobile device when you're not using it.
Only install apps from official stores, such as Apple's App Store or Android's Google Play and check the terms and conditions before you download an app.
Review your privacy permissions for each app so you know what apps have access to your information. You can do this under the 'Privacy' or 'Apps Permissions' menus in your phone's settings.
Avoid removing hardware restrictions (called rooting on Android and jailbreaking on Apple) on your mobile device. This weakens the in-built security protection.

When making a payment or shopping online make sure the website address starts with “https://” which indicates a secure online shopping environment.

Never open links to webpages you don't recognise or don't seem quite right. It could be a malicious website designed to install malware on your device when you visit the link.
In a similar vein, never click on a link that doesn't look right or is sent to you by someone you don't know. Scammers often build fake websites designed to trick people into handing over their personal information.

Always type Great Southern Bank’s web address (www.greatsouthernbank.com.au) into your browser when using online banking.
Regularly check your account balances and immediately report any discrepancies to us.
Set-up notifications to let you know when a transaction is made on your account.
Always log out from your online banking session when you’ve finished and remember to close your browser.
Never use an online banking link that has been sent to you by email.
Avoid using public Wi-Fi when using online and mobile banking, use your phone data or home internet connection.