New ZealandThe hidden cost of online dating scams in New ZealandSome scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why young digital natives are more vulnerable to online scamsGen Zs are often twice as likely to experience digital security incidents.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banking net profit rises to $7.22b amid economic challengesProfits were in the middle to upper end when compared with other countries.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigationConsumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change. 28 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammersA recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessScams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shopThe average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessScammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.13 Jan 12:29 AM
BusinessWatch: 'Confirm those last digits' - Credit card scammer captured on callA customer outwitted the 'smooth and urbane' scammer.15 Dec 08:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBDHennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraudA young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPensioner loses $224k in cryptocurrency investment scamScammers manipulated the Taranaki grandmother into investing in cryptocurrency, claiming to be legitimate financial advisers. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recordingA fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debtsCEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.03 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scamScammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why should banks pay for scam victims?, Don't retire, Jimmy SpithillOPINION: 'What will international sailing be without Jimmy Spithill?'06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammersIf the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.03 Oct 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanking Ombudsman warns scammers getting more sophisticatedWebsites and letterheads of legitimate banks being copied.23 Sep 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400kAn elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammersPolice are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.06 Jul 05:00 PM
