WorldTrump hush money trial begins: What you need to knowIt's a historic first for a former US President to face a criminal trial.15 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
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
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsNZ Post text message phishing scam widespreadScam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.12 Apr 02:40 AM
WorldProperty billionaire sentenced to death in VietnamReal estate tycoon sentenced to death in the biggest fraud case yet in Vietnam.11 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
BusinessFormer Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jailCases highlighted executive’s unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump.10 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandFormer sports director stole $180k worth of sports grantsMark Cini created 26 false documents and transferred the money into his account.09 Apr 01:16 AM
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
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 ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ First celebrates 'victory' over the Serious Fraud OfficeNZ's biggest political donations scandal is finally at an end.28 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandPeters demands apology after SFO appeal against NZ First Foundation dismissedThe two accused men have continued name suppression.26 Mar 02:11 AM
WorldWoman swindles more than $1m in scam - spends $180k on Candy CrushA woman swindled more than $1m in an elaborate payroll scam.25 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldHypnotist uses 'insidious tactics' to steal and sell women’s nude photosPolice believe he exploited skills from his stage show as part of his crimes.24 Mar 10:21 PM
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
TalanoaFormer Cook Islands deputy PM jailed for fraudRobert Tapaitau was sentenced along with two other former administration officials.24 Mar 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: A cautionary tale in online scams from their latest victimOPINION: Scam victim reimbursement scheme can’t come fast enough.24 Mar 02:00 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
WorldWoman's kidnapping story grips the US - until police brand it a hoaxShe was ordered to pay more than US$17,000 restitution.22 Mar 01:44 AM
WorldMum of four alleged to be mastermind behind $3 million fake jewellery heistThe Aussie mother is accused of helping Michel Germani rob his own jewellery store.20 Mar 03:36 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman under fire, Wayne Brown’s blunt email and posties voice concerns | Focus Morning Bulletin March 18, 2024Ombudsman ruling called out as ‘victim blaming’, Wayne Brown fires up in an email over raised crossings and NZ Post’s new plan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald / New Zealand StoryWatch17 Mar 06:41 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
New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
New ZealandMoney mule's secret recordingAuckland woman Aimee Rodda speaks to private investigator Nick Mayer about how she became involved in an elaborate scam involving a Nigerian man and syndicate of international criminals. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe rise of romance scams - 'love may be real but their lover may not be''The romance scams are double-edged because it’s money plus emotion.'15 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandThe scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?Fraud is now the most common type of offence overall.14 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeet the man who gets deliberately scammed“It can go on to things like extortion, blackmail, that type of stuff.”14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandScam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company directorVictims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.13 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandWhat's a money mule and why are Kiwis getting caught in international scams?Mules may not be aware they are part of a wider scam defrauding others.13 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandKids' rugby trip money allegedly stolen by coach, wifeParents became suspicious when they started planning a second trip.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFormer Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applicationsNatalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.12 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandWatch: Anatomy of a scam - why it's called phishingA blow-by-blow analysis of a common scam.12 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandSingaporean swindler: Divorcee loses $569k in romance scam after meeting woman on TinderHe thought he was investing in Bitcoin with a woman he'd met on Tinder. It was all a scam.12 Mar 04:00 PM
