PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow architectural designer helped launder $235k and why his identity is still secretHe argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.29 Aug 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance actJoshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.29 Aug 01:22 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
New ZealandScam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already have19 Aug 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'It's kind of detective work': Inside the hunt for NZ's missing heirsWhat happens if you die without a will? Meet the woman who tracks down your next-of-kin. 15 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas cyber attack hackers net 10,000 meal preferences, 1.3 million addressesImpersonation scam or tech wizardry? The Qantas hack raises concerns over ID theft.09 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinancePeople fear pensioners falling for scams but also admit 'oversharing' onlineDo as I say, not as I do: a survey exposes generational tensions in scam-fighting.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect dataOPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
Business10 Kiwis lose $100k each to scams within three monthsThe first quarter of the year was the second-highest for online financial losses.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammersOPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hunting ground for criminals': Armed police nab alleged $150k Facebook fraudsterA 36-year-old has been charged in relation to 17 Facebook Marketplace dealings.05 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandFake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victimsThe scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.05 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandWellington Police warn of spike in card-skimming theftsWellingtonians have lost thousands with 12 cases of skimming reported in the past week.03 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
SportNRL reporter speaks out on AI deepfake video using her imagesTiffany Salmond called the act a blatant attempt to undermine her safety and confidence.28 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFacebook Marketplace fail: Father cautions bargain hunters after being dupedDuped dad wants banks and police to pursue more scammers on Facebook Marketplace. 23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTSB staff help customer send $1m to scammersRecorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.Watch20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coronerFather Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.19 May 01:48 AM
New Zealand‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bidSuren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington man arrested in $450m international cryptocurrency scamThe bust was part of an FBI investigation. 16 May 03:28 AM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM
