In recent weeks, I have received several calls from persons claiming to be from my bank. They have told me that I have an account with them that is overdrawn. They have then gone on to instruct me, "for identification purposes," to verify my account number, by telling them over the phone. This is exactly … Continue reading Are Banks Assisting Identity Fraud?
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Westpac and National Home Interest Rates Rise (2008)
Westpac have raised their interest rates yet again. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the bank had raised its rate to 9.37%, following the National bank's rise to 9.36% on Wednesday. The fact that they went higher than the National seems to be an invitation for the other major banks to get on the bandwagon … Continue reading Westpac and National Home Interest Rates Rise (2008)
Craig Hill 