Ben Fordham Exposes Fraudulent OnlyFans Charges on Travel Cards
- Ben Fordham discovered unauthorized transactions on his travel money card linked to OnlyFans while at the bank.
- He learned from Commonwealth Bank employees that he was a victim of a common fraud scheme targeting infrequently monitored accounts.
- Fordham advised the public to regularly check their travel money cards to prevent similar scams.
Ben Fordham, a host on 2GB, discovered fraudulent transactions linked to OnlyFans while attempting to close his Commonwealth Bank travel money accounts. When he visited the bank to transfer remaining funds back to his regular account, he was surprised to find references to OnlyFans among the transaction history. Fordham assured the bank staff that he had not authorized any payments to the adult content platform. The Commonwealth Bank clarified that he was a victim of a scam, with fraudsters targeting accounts that are often left unchecked. In light of this incident, Fordham urged listeners to actively monitor their travel cards. As a response to rising concerns about fraud, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn announced upcoming educational seminars aimed at helping customers recognize and avoid scams.