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
PremiumWorldThese 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
PremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Warnings of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities21 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumBusinessSocial media firms earn ‘billions’ in revenue from scam ads: How they could be stopped14 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
Auckland'Ran out of options': Fugitive accused of $1.8m scam surrenders after year on the runHe's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.12 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouple accused of $1m cancer scam to remain in custodyThe pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.12 Sep 05:26 AM
EntertainmentWaititi and Ora take on infamous Fyre Fest flop in new stage musicalModels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted the doomed 2017 festival.09 Sep 01:52 AM
CryptoCryptocurrency scams: a guideRug pulls lure investors into bogus projects, causing massive losses.05 Sep 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Absolute dread': Former DWTS star slams social media scam attemptNerida Cortese nearly fell victim to a scammer posing as a celebrity's assistant. 04 Sep 02:09 AM
WorldBizarre market: Ultrasound sales linked to pregnancy scams in JapanScans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.02 Sep 11:35 PM
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 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
