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Ben Young

Ben Young is Westpac’s Head of Fraud Prevention. Ben’s team researches and operates Westpac’s key fraud protection processes for the ~25 million transactions processed each day by the bank, particularly around credit cards, internet banking, branch and applications for credit. Ben has been intimately involved in Westpac’s anti-fraud processes since 2007 and has worked in various data led risk processes since 1997.

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Article title SCAM SPOT: Dodging the disaster chasers

Article descriptionNatural disasters cause uncertainty and distress, leaving many of those affected feeling anxious and in need of support. Unfortunately, that’s where scammers lie in wait, looking to prey on the vulnerable.

By AuthorBen Young
Head of Fraud Prevention
4 mins

Article title SCAM SPOT: How to avoid the money mule trap

Article descriptionNew migrants to Australia are seen particularly vulnerable to being duped by criminal gangs into acting as money mules to move or launder money obtained via illegal activity.

By AuthorBen Young
Head of Fraud Prevention
4 mins

Article title SCAM SPOT: Biller beware

Article descriptionWestpac’s Head of Fraud Prevention Ben Young has a timely reminder for businesses and individuals to be on the lookout for payment redirection scams.

By AuthorBen Young
Head of Fraud Prevention
5 mins

Article title SCAM SPOT: How scammers are exploiting puppy love

Article descriptionWe take a deep-dive into puppy scams, and how they work to part unwitting dog lovers from their money.

By AuthorBen Young
Head of Fraud Prevention
6 mins

Article title SCAM SPOT: What’s trending?

Article descriptionStay alert to the latest trending scams with this update from Westpac’s fraud team.

By AuthorBen Young
Head of Fraud Prevention
4 mins

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