Westpac scam checker for fake account alerts.
Got an alert that a new device logged into your Westpac account, or a payment to a new BSB was stopped? Stop. Do not click the link or call the number in the text. Scan the message here first.
Security Insight
Westpac customers are frequently targeted by SMS spoofing, where scammers send fake fraud alerts that appear in the same thread as legitimate Westpac messages.
Detecting fake Westpac alerts
Westpac communicates differently from scammers. Watch out for these aggressive tactics designed to steal your online banking login and Secure Code.
The 'New Device Login' alert
Fake 'unusual transaction' blocks
Emails from non-official addresses
Requests your Westpac Protect SMS Code
What IsThisSpam checks before you trust a sender
Quick verdicts are useful, but the real value is understanding why something looks safe, uncertain, or risky.
Links leading to login screens
Never click a link in an SMS or email to securely log in to your bank account. Always use the official Westpac app.
Spoofed Sender IDs
Even if the SMS says it's from 'Westpac' and appears in your regular SMS thread, it can still be spoofed.
Pressure-driven decision framing
Scam messages force immediate action to induce panic and prevent you from verifying the claim.
Fake fraud department calls
Scammers will call you pretending to be the Westpac fraud team, instructing you to transfer money to a 'safe account'.
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