BusinessClients of former financial advisor David McEwen urged to check bank statementsThe financial watchdog says it received complaints about suspected unauthorised payments.15 Sep 02:22 AM
CrimeElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Please delete immediately': NBR warns of Mike McRoberts scam emailThe Financial Markets Authority warned in August about scammers using deepfake videos.04 Sep 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow architectural designer helped launder $235k and why his identity is still secretHe argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.29 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandSome Hawke’s Bay shops may stop offering PayWave due to surcharge ban: Retail advocate'Why would the business owner want to pay for that when they can’t on-charge?'01 Aug 06:00 PM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtThe audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.14 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
Business$162k in cash, almost $400k in equipment seized in scam crackdown last yearReports of scam texts dropped 62% in 2024 after action by Internal Affairs.19 Jun 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammersOPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victimsThe scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.05 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandHow two young scammers used air fryers to swindle $60k from ATMs, parking machinesThe pair targeted ATMs and parking machines, stealing more than $60,000.04 Jun 09:54 PM
New ZealandWellington Police warn of spike in card-skimming theftsWellingtonians have lost thousands with 12 cases of skimming reported in the past week.03 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandTSB blocks probe after staff help customer send $1m to scammers'If they’ve got nothing to hide, why are they trying to evade the Ombudsman?'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTSB staff help customer send $1m to scammersRecorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.Watch20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$450m crypto theft: Assets seized in FBI-led raid on Wellington-based manAssets include cash, cryptocurrency and high-value goods.19 May 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceFormer Fisher manager David McLeish takes on banks with new savings fundFormer Fisher Funds fund manager David McLeish launches Wedge 18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bidSuren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.16 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankingsThe country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.13 May 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Banking on blame - scam reforms too little, too lateOPINION: NZ's scam prevention lags behind global standards - here's why.04 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.30 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandWoman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expertThe money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBanks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquestBanks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.Watch23 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandBetter compensation for scam victims from banksBanks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.23 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM
InvestmentASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economyThe fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.17 Apr 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulenceOPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchitectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppressionThe designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWithin days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150kThe reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
