PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandArchitectural designer struck off building register for two yearsThe architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.28 Aug 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
World86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades agoThe 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.23 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged for alleged role as money mule in scamsThe accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.21 Aug 07:52 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New Zealand'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auctionNick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandTinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthenedThe briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.17 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandScam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'14 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandScams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraudAn expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4mThe man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offendingHe used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.07 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeCar dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison termThe car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.07 Aug 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why fraud is the crime of the futureOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the rising threat of fraud.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detentionThree others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.04 Aug 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland money laundering: Husband of Newmarket ‘money lady’ gets discharge without conviction'This man shouldn’t be blighted with a conviction,' his lawyer argued.03 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandSex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind barsAndy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.31 Jul 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternational manhunt for Tinder 'swindler' linked to $42m in ‘suspicious transactions'The man, who can be revealed as a 35-year-old, has left New Zealand.29 Jul 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Soul Bar long lunch': Leaked documents reveal ructions at elite tennis clubInside a year of accusation and recrimination in the leafy suburbs.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seekerThe doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.27 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Digital ram raids': NetSafe unveils new scam detection weapon to protect Kiwis'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'26 Jul 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Systematic and deliberate': Convicted fraudster loses chiropractor's registrationMatthew Richard Cochrane defrauded ACC of $130,000.24 Jul 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Gross breach of trust': Teacher stole $20k, vouched for by former ministerThe teacher now works at a polytech, managing a budget of nearly $500k.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sloppy business': Accountant misused $400k of clients' money'Whatever mistakes I made, I have fixed,' the accountant said.19 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland scam victim faked own kidnapping to extract money from familyChinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand"Not sustainable': Calls for liaison police placements overseas to target scammersBut Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.18 Jul 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Skilled predators': Top cop admits it's impossible to ID offshore scammers“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCounterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipmentEquipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.11 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandSignature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigatedThe Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent review of 42 properties worked on by man accused of forging engineers’ signaturesMore than 1000 properties may be impacted nationwide.10 Jul 05:46 AM
