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
New ZealandBetter compensation for scam victims from banksBanks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.23 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM
TechnologyJob hunters facing fraud, AI-powered deepfake video interviewsMore than one million 'bots' blocked every hour.17 Apr 04:00 AM
InvestmentASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economyThe fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.17 Apr 03:32 AM
RetailKathmandu scam: Company using 'digital brand protection platform' against fraudPlatforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.15 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandPattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook usersThe offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Business‘Hard to measure full financial impact’: South Auckland trio fined in $300k pyramid schemeMore than 200 people invested in the illegal scheme.09 Apr 11:44 PM
New Zealand$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spreePolice have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.09 Apr 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchitectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppressionThe designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe scammer’s manual: How to launder money and get away with itNYT: Insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates.26 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
New ZealandLaw firms lose more than $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees'Why would I need to lie about my job?' one of the scammers asked NZME when confronted.25 Mar 06:32 PM
New ZealandThe hidden cost of online dating scams in New ZealandSome scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘I do not need money’ – Kiwi actor Martin Henderson urges 1.2 million online fans to ignore scamsThe former Shortland Street star shares a Herald article and warning to fans.16 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLove rat on the big screen at Fraud Film FestivalPig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.13 Mar 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A lovely boyfriend’: More women fall victim to Martin Henderson romance scamOne woman paid $120,000 and thought she was in a relationship with the actor for a year.28 Feb 06:56 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigationConsumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change. 28 Feb 04:03 AM
EntertainmentUS woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s deathShe attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.26 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreakThe Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.20 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessThe demographic most likely to be taken in by a scam (it’s not who you think)Gangland expert turns his attention to cybercriminals.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to avoid being scammed by AIOPINION: Online scams are getting worse by the week.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammersA recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessScams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shopThe average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpy agency says online threats to NZ likely to intensifyRansomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.10 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scamAn American woman was devastated after finding out that her 2-year relationship with a person claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson was fake. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I opened my heart’: Woman moves to NZ, loses $375k in Martin Henderson romance scamWoman speaks of losing $375K to scammer she thought was Martin Henderson07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
