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 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 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 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
New ZealandScambusters: Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me scams swindling KiwisPopular online sites can be a playground for scammers. What can be done to prevent them?11 Mar 07:33 PM
Banking and financeSo many scams as AI and technology meet old-fashioned greed and trickeryA dizzying array of scams exist - some new, some old. Here's what to watch out for.10 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandScambusters: Keeping yourself safe from scammersScammers are a major problem for New Zealanders. With ever-elaborate methods of targeting your savings, what can you do to keep yourself safe? Video / Ella Wilks, words / NZ Banking AssociationWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Are you guilty of ‘harmless’ fraud?OPINION: 'Harmless' fraud is a crime we all pay for.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Fair Go axed after 47 years on Kiwi screensThe iconic consumer affairs show has exposed countless rip-off merchants over the years.07 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandVoter fraud: 55 people alleged to have voted more than once last OctoberThe Electoral Commission has referred 55 people to police for alleged voting fraud.04 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scamsBanks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.01 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Many failed companies': Builder who owed $350,000 in tax off to prisonStephen Foley managed to shave several months off the amount of time he'll be behind bars.01 Mar 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeSFO opens investigation into collapsed cryptocurrency platform DassetSome $6.3m is missing and liquidators can't locate the failed company's chief executive.25 Feb 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelMan gets free NY hotel room for years through loophole - then claims to own the buildingIn a city famous for its insanely expensive rents, one man found a fortuitous loophole.19 Feb 02:18 AM
Entertainment'Maybe they should tell my 10 year old': Taylor Swift fans heartbroken by last minute scam ticketsSome Australian Swifties discovered at the last minute they had bought scam tickets.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victimEx Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSex offender's appeal to introduce school suspension questions angers victimThe sex offender has claimed a judge erred in placing her on the Sex Offender Register.15 Feb 04:00 PM
