CrimeYoung 'foot soldier' in $200k elderly scam blames drug debt, avoids prison$20k was spent on Louis Vuitton after a victim handed over bank card for 'forensic clean'.01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 yearsOne victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.30 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChina executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compoundsChina has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.29 Jan 05:07 PM
Entertainment'This is important': Reese Witherspoon urges fans to beware social media scammers16 Jan 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Not me': Top business leader warns of fake social media ads using his name31 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The biggest money lessons I've learned in 202527 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumAuckland'I have nothing to hide': US tycoon implicated in $800k Auckland scam threatens to sue NZ Police27 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCybersecurity experts warn of fake websites and stolen credentialsGlenn Maiden, Chief security officer of Fortinet ANZ, joins Herald NOW to discuss the rise of scams during the holiday period.Watch08 Dec 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.30 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldBrad Pitt romance scammer dupes pensioner out of $210kA Swiss woman sent a scammer impersonating the US actor huge sums of money.26 Nov 09:00 PM
Business'Spending hangover': Black Friday warning ahead of busy shopping weekShoppers are warned to stick to their spending limits and look past the sales hype.23 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Warnings of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minoritiesMigrant and ethnic communities often singled out' by holiday package fraudsters.21 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook MarketplaceShe still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.19 Nov 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFury as Auckland professional avoids jail for role in $2m fraudThe Beca costings expert had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessScammers outpacing authorities as online cons surge across NZKiwis reveal their own misdeeds and share views on jail time for scammers.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow scammers got $3b from Kiwis and why we're still falling for itExperts warn rising familiarity with scams could lower public vigilance.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSocial media firms earn ‘billions’ in revenue from scam ads: How they could be stoppedLeaked documents said Meta projected it would make US$16b from scam ads last year.14 Nov 06:00 PM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShe was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23kHachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.03 Nov 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a fringe problem': One in five Kiwis hit by sextortion, study findsYoung adults aged 18-24 report the highest incidence rate, with 40% impacted in some way. 15 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeGullible woman caught with meth-soaked clothes at airport was romance scam victimThe 60-year-old American thought she was to inherit millions of dollars.11 Oct 09:00 PM
InvestmentPump-and-dump scheme involves fake investment advisers, WhatsApp groupsDid somebody call a Jane Share Guru? 05 Oct 11:39 PM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
BusinessImpersonation scams swindling people for more money, Netsafe saysImposter scams taking more money, and account compromise scam reports up.30 Sep 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartless swine': Auckland JP and accountant admits role in $1.8m fraudSharma said he never met the victims but had contracts to invest their money in Bitcoin.27 Sep 08:00 PM
Lifestyle'Ultra-polished' scams: Why phishing emails are becoming harder to spotAnd what to do if you end up clicking the malicious link.24 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
