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
New ZealandArrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-showThe man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus postsScammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New Zealand'No one is demanding action': Petition calls on Govt, banks to refund scam victimsAbout $200m was stolen from Kiwi victims in 2023 alone, with half of households targeted.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the NZ govt be doing more to counter ‘scamdemic’?OPINION: Kiwis were fleeced out of $200m last year alone.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k lossThe scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New Zealand‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casinoMackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
Banking and financeBanks want government help with anti-scam centreWe can't do this alone, banks say in wake of huge scam losses.15 Apr 12:12 AM
Markets with MadisonNational Australia Bank’s new boss is big on BNZExclusive: Aussie bank boss fronts up about its big profits here.14 Apr 07:00 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Aus-NZ banksThe CEOs of NAB and BNZ explain how their banking brotherhood works. Video / Carson BluckWatch14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeScams: People trust banks more than family to give adviceHackers are freaking some people out more than climate change, one cyber agency says.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Where is banks' duty of care on scams?; Easter trading follyOPINION: Good teachers should not be accountable to a nationally imposed system.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thievesThree victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in courtHe thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.24 Mar 06:32 AM
New ZealandNZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulationsKiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for lossVictim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.17 Mar 04:00 PM
