How the ABA ‘Safe and Savvy Guide’ can help
Developed by the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Safe and Savvy Guide has been created to help you detect potential elder financial abuse, scams and fraud for both you and your loved ones.
The guide will help you understand:
- What elder financial abuse is, and why you need to be aware of it.
- How to recognise the types and signs of elder financial abuse.
- How to protect you and your loved ones against potential abuse both now and in the future.
The ABA Safe and Savvy guide (PDF, 5MB), opens in new window
NAB has zero tolerance of financial abuse
- We aim to protect you from financial abuse carried out on your personal accounts or through our electronic banking channels.
- If we identify (or are made aware of) unacceptable account conduct, we’ll investigate and act.
- We’ll reasonably exercise our rights under the account agreement if we believe we need to protect you or another person from financial abuse.
- We may suspend, cancel or deny an account holder access to a product or its features.
If you’re concerned about your banking safety, call our NAB Customer Support Hub on 1300 308 175 or visit nab.com.au/bankingsafety.
Who should read the ABA safe and savvy guide?
If you’re older than 50, or you have a loved one over the age of 50 then this guide is for you.
The more you understand about elder financial abuse, the more likely you, your family and friends will be able to identify and act to prevent it.
Do you think you’ve been scammed?
If you think you’re being financially abused or have had fraud on your NAB card or account, then head to our fraud and scams page to find out what to do, and who to contact.
Setting up a power of attorney (POA) with NAB
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions for you relating to property or financial matters.
Setting up a power of attorney could help you manage your finances by choosing someone you trust, to act in your best interests if you become unable to manage for yourself.
Be aware, it can also be abused by an attorney to take your assets for themselves or for others. The ABA Safe and Savvy Guide (PDF, 5MB), opens in new window has some tips for choosing a suitable attorney and other helpful information.
Read our power of attorney information pack (PDF, 97KB), opens in new window to learn how to set one up with NAB.
How older Australians can learn the online skills to stay safe
Online skills, knowledge and confidence are key for older Australians to protect their privacy, avoid scams and reduce social isolation that can foster elder abuse. Be Connected is an award-winning Australian government initiative that provides all of this – free of charge. The Be Connected website, opens in new window is a one-stop shop with more than 150 online learning modules and 350 learning activities. From setting strong passwords to communicating on social media and spotting scams – it is a powerful resource for older Australians to protect themselves.
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How we can help
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