New ZealandFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandDisgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breachThe Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.14 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'Preyed upon': Woolworths shopper demands action over unclear parking after $400 tow feeThe car park in question features sensors on spots that alert a tow company.13 Aug 06:21 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTipene Funerals made police complaint against director accused of swindling clientsSeveral families have come forward after a Herald investigation.07 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scamAn Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced realtor admits impersonating businessman, could face jail timeDrever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
New ZealandThe benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after allHer children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.19 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnti-scam cop show actor was convicted for 'penny stock' fraudActor showed remorse for fraud and is working for a good cause, ANZ says.18 Jul 12:29 AM
Small BusinessAuckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scamMum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.09 Jul 12:54 AM
AirlinesBoeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashesBoeing to pay nearly $400m for criminal fraud conspiracy charge.08 Jul 08:26 AM
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 Zealand'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge returnNicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.29 Jun 06:06 AM
PoliticsCrime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – surveyHighly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.27 Jun 12:26 AM
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 Zealand‘Cold’ and ‘calculating’ conman defrauded businesses out of $450k'It had a massive impact on our business….but he also just left a trail of destruction.'18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGambled away: Trusted manager's $500,000 fraud leaves workmates traumatisedKatie Watson stole items from her employer, then sold them online to feed her addiction.18 Jun 07:30 AM
RetailTroubled Laybuy companies placed into receivershipThe buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.17 Jun 03:44 AM
BusinessNetsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammersThe ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancerBut two years later, the fraud was discovered and it all came crashing down.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delaysJason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”14 Jun 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-employee who defrauded Sir Peter Jackson-owned company chased to New YorkGene DeMarco claims he has not consented to his bankruptcy, so it does not apply.12 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 ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
WorldBag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud caseThe FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.08 Jun 02:07 AM
CrimePrincipal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinosThe principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.04 Jun 12:37 AM
World'Happens in mob movies': Juror given $120,000 cash bag in multi-million dollar fraud caseSeven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.04 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
BusinessInsta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.28 May 01:22 AM
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
