OpinionFrances CookOpinion: People are being scammed and it’s my faultOpinion: Social media scammers are out of control.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland scam victim faked own kidnapping to extract money from familyChinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand"Not sustainable': Calls for liaison police placements overseas to target scammersBut Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.18 Jul 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Skilled predators': Top cop admits it's impossible to ID offshore scammers“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNigel Latta on loss of society's middle ground: 'You're woke or you're Jordan Peterson'The psychologist also shares tips for dealing with scams.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland restaurants hit by fake Google reviewsThe scheme looks like similar scams overseas, Restaurant Association says.10 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandBank recovers just $19k of stolen $330k life savings, police ID scam 'mule''Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'04 Jul 05:21 AM
ConstructionBond payment and deposit scams: REINZ's warning for tenantsPhriendly Phishing gives five key pieces of advice: how to protect yourself.02 Jul 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Not just gullible people': Nigel Latta fronts new TVNZ scam show“It’s not just gullible people, it’s smart people who get sucked in.”02 Jul 07:16 PM
New Zealand‘They have deep pockets’: Consumer boss wants banks forced to refund scam victims'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'02 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandVisa scams leave South American migrants destitute, resorting to sex workImmigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and finance‘Worst two hours of my life': Russell Brown conned by bank scammers'I wouldn't wish how I felt this evening on my worst enemy.'30 Jun 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not usually gullible': Duped pensioner loses $1.5m fortune in sharemarket scam'They were draining me out and sucking me in.'27 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelMost travellers didn't know about this Wi-Fi scam, do you?We all know about pickpockets but this complex scam is largely unknown, says tech company.27 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDigital double: Hawke’s Bay man caught out by identity fraudAaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.25 Jun 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCybercrime: Financial losses jump 66pc as NZ fails to match Aussie movesCert NZ sounds AI warnng.21 Jun 04:24 AM
Aged careScam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcementThe nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.20 Jun 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Worst night of my life’: Man who lost $400k says 'money mule' a disbarred lawyer'They’re absolutely ruthless criminals and they need to be stopped'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestment scam warning over ‘interest rates comparison’ siteSome victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to such scams, FMA says.15 Jun 11:59 PM
New ZealandAlleged 'mule' arrested over $100K scam involving real estate agent'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'13 Jun 10:54 PM
EntertainmentToni Street targeted by weight loss scam againThe radio star was last targeted by the scams in April.12 Jun 10:16 PM
Banking and financeArresting new fake police text scam tries to entice victims with financial lureConsta-bull: A scam text from fake "police" offering direct debit is under investigation.11 Jun 03:02 AM
LifestyleLook out for this new scam on Facebook MarketplaceA scam is taking on a life of its own, with fraudsters using a dodgy tactic.11 Jun 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessToo good to be true? The fake recruiters targeting jobseekersFinancial Times: Scams are on the rise, putting candidates and employers at risk.07 Jun 11:53 PM
New Zealand'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHackers take businessman for $1.6m rideA computer hack sees scammers intercept emails and cause redirection of a US$1m payment.26 May 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInvestment cons on the rise, 'pig butchering' scam makes wavesBank warns of crypto scams, as fraudsters add love-bombing twist to some schemes.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scamThe scam looked so real even experts were taken in.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.13 May 05:00 PM
Travel‘Nightmare’: Couple’s warning over Bali massage scamThe couple were left with nothing but overdrawn bank accounts and “lots of tears”.13 May 06:57 AM
WorldInternational students forced to fake own kidnapping in elaborate scamStudents as young as 17 are being coerced into staging their own kidnapping in Australia.12 May 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLatitude Finance hack: Thousands of requests to replace driver licencesThere is concern, frustration and a huge 'rigmarole' after the massive data breach.12 May 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFake escorts demand PayPal 'deposits' in Snapchat sex scamSome targets are likely "too embarrassed" to report fake escort scam.05 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandWellington rental scam circulating on social mediaAnyone who suspects they have been a victim of a scam should make a report to the police.01 May 07:23 PM
