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![Cryptocurrency app Photo of women checking the currency market on her app.](/assets/Rednews/Images/Cryptocurrency-app__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
How to avoid a cryptocurrency scam
Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise and the average loss for victims is in the thousands.
![Kids and money](/assets/Rednews/Images/Kids-and-money__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
The dos and don'ts of teaching kids about money
We teach our kids reading, writing and maths, but what about money skills?
![Leaving a relationship Photo of woman alone thinking](/assets/Rednews/Leaving-a-relationship__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Leaving an abusive relationship: Making it easy to set up a bank account
Westpac has an Extra Care Team of specialists who help vulnerable customers.
![Family outdoors Photo of family outdoors](/assets/Rednews/Family-outdoors__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Family and finances in focus for 2022, research shows
The pandemic has made us value family and pay more attention to our finances.
![Katie and Andy Gray Photo of Katie and Andy Gray](/assets/Rednews/Katie-and-Andy-Gray__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Garage startup to $10 million in turnover
Giftbox Boutique was started five years ago by Westpac customers Katie and Andy Gray.
![Christmas Scams Animation of Santa chasing a thief](/assets/Rednews/Images/Christmas-Scams__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Christmas scams and how to avoid them
Westpac's Fraud Prevention team will be busier than Christmas elves this year.
![Ms Celisse Moyer Photo of Celisse Moyer](/assets/Rednews/Ms-Celisse-Moyer__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Managing Your Money facilitators share their Christmas tips
REDnews sat down with three facilitators.
![Online payments Photo of a man making a payment online](/assets/Rednews/Images/Online-payments__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpeg)
Shop online or on-the-go using your phone number
Secure online shopping - by entering your mobile number - is increasing in popularity.
![Supporting family Photo of two women talking](/assets/Rednews/Images/Supporting-family__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
How to support a family member who gets caught up in a scam
No one is immune to falling victim to a scam.