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
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
LifestylePrivate investigator reveals secrets to spotting cheatersFrom emotional and behavioural shifts to unexplained expenses, here’s what to look for.12 Aug 07:11 PM
WorldIndian police arrest fake police running 'crime bureau''The perpetrators presented themselves as public servants,' the police said.11 Aug 06:10 AM
BusinessFake products and service scams rose 25% in JulyScammers create misleading or fake listings on trusted marketplaces.07 Aug 11:15 PM
LifestyleBoutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping schemeThe Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores. 06 Aug 11:32 PM
WorldMeta disrupts millions of WhatsApp scam accounts as internet schemes riseScammers create a fake sense of urgency to get people to respond quickly, expert said.05 Aug 10:38 PM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 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
