New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't think the law applies to her': Judge blasts key player in $1.5m ACC fraudDespite Whaanga repeatedly being late to court, the judge agreed not to jail her.22 Aug 08:00 AM
Personal Finance'It’s absolutely not me': Mary Holm warns of fake Facebook page impersonating herThe Herald columnist has contacted Meta and NetSafe seeking to have the page removed.21 Aug 10:00 PM
World'Massive win': Trump's $797m civil penalty thrown out by appeals courtThe court upheld the fraud judgment but ruled the fine violated the Eighth Amendment.21 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandDid tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head? That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.21 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Ghost tapping': Alleged text ring scammer's $6000 luxury spree halted by policeThe woman tried to make a $6000 purchase using multiple phones in Newmarket.21 Aug 01:08 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandMore potential victims found after Wānaka couple charged with $1m fraud in fake cancer treatment Police found weapons and ammo during a property search last week.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandScam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already haveThe man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. 19 Aug 04:21 AM
Business'I thought it was me': Gareth Morgan appears as deepfake in investment scamMorgan said he hoped nobody falls victim to the work of 'lowlife players'.19 Aug 12:13 AM
BusinessFraudster used false identities to try to steal $220,000Bank account details were doctored in Caitlin Briar Ashby's bid to steal.18 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealedHe was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.14 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldIndian police arrest fake police running 'crime bureau''The perpetrators presented themselves as public servants,' the police said.11 Aug 06:10 AM
CrimeHow a Trade Me scam helped deliver guns to Auckland's criminal underworldSoon after an ex-con bought the guns, police started finding them during arrests.08 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessFake products and service scams rose 25% in JulyScammers create misleading or fake listings on trusted marketplaces.07 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'It's really dangerous': Rise in online gambling scams targeting MāoriFake profiles use stolen images, including those with moko kauae.07 Aug 04:50 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
CrimeMan admits role in $3.9m Ponzi scheme spanning seven yearsHe pleaded guilty to two charges. The remaining charges were dropped.07 Aug 01:29 AM
BusinessBangladeshi man jailed for 20-year immigration, identity fraud but wife avoids prisonThe pair were found guilty in March following a three-week trial.04 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWashington Post: Global fact-checking faces challenges as Meta, Google scale back effortsOPINION: Fact-checkers say political fact-checking is in retreat globally.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan in sham marriage handed record jail term for passport fraud in NZHis wife, Taj Parvin Shilpi, received 12 months' home detention.02 Aug 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNotorious conman who scammed NZ tycoon jailed after 14-year manhuntAhsan Ali Syed finally faces justice for his elaborate advance-fee fraud.02 Aug 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New Zealand'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaidThe couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.26 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump not considering clemency for Ghislaine MaxwellGhislaine Maxwell met with a Justice Department official for two days.26 Jul 02:08 AM
CrimeHow a CFO labelled a 'money mule' in $400k laundering case had his convictions overturnedThe Court of Appeal has quashed Alan Jones' convictions and home detention sentence. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldWoman accused of posing as nurse in elaborate identity theft schemePolice say she used at least 10 aliases to pose as a nurse.23 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandJudge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home caseThree companies did pre-purchase checks – but only one identified moisture problems.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building reportThe family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.21 Jul 05:00 PM
