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The current scam trends businesses should look out for.
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James Roberts, general manager, fraud and scams strategy and governance, CommBank.

James Roberts, general manager of fraud and scams strategy and governance at CommBank answers what the current scam trends targeting small businesses are, and what small businesses should do if they suspect they have been targeted.

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James Roberts, general manager, fraud and scams strategy and governance, CommBank

Roberts is overseeing the bank’s strategic approach to the prevention, detection and response to external fraud and scams. Roberts also serves on the board of the Australian Financial Crime Exchange.  

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The information and advice contained in this article is of general application and is not tailored to your individual circumstances. CommBank cannot guarantee that by implementing the advice in this guide you will never be a victim of fraud. 

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