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Would I lie to you? ANZ warns of troubling ‘scam-coaching’ trend

·Source: Finextra

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Executive Summary

ANZ is warning customers about a troubling rise in 'scam‑coaching' – a tactic where criminals train victims to bypass bank security by giving them scripts, cover stories, and instructions on how to respond to bank staff.

Analysis

ANZ is warning customers about a troubling rise in 'scam‑coaching' – a tactic where criminals train victims to bypass bank security by giving them scripts, cover stories, and instructions on how to respond to bank staff.
Source Attribution

Originally published by Finextra on Aug 18, 2026.

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