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
BusinessCatfishing and AI sex chatbot scams hit one-third of dating app usersYoung men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.30 Jan 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Kept fooling myself’: Auckland man loses $50k in romance scamThe man estimated he was withdrawing $2000 a day at the peak.21 Jan 08:00 PM
Entertainment‘Left with nothing’: Man loses life savings after falling for celebrity-endorsed scamHe thought a Bitcoin scheme could be the answer amid his wife's breast cancer diagnosis.19 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carparkA beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.17 Jan 03:33 AM
EntertainmentWoman loses $1.5m in fake Brad Pitt romance scamShe's filed a legal complaint for fraud after the scam left her almost penniless.14 Jan 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
BusinessScammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.13 Jan 12:29 AM
BusinessNigeria to include ‘illegal’ activities when calculating GDPInformal economy's shady deals could be included in new economic data.09 Jan 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulatingA toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.09 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandClone wars: The new age of online scamming'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLegislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFake Booking.com listing scams Kiwi family out of $10,000Holiday home owners fear angry people will show up at their door demanding money.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDuo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raidPolice said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.18 Dec 03:55 AM
BusinessFormer Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers jailed in AustraliaFormer Blue Chip brothel enthusiast Bryers will not be eligible for parole until 2030.15 Dec 08:34 PM
BusinessWatch: 'Confirm those last digits' - Credit card scammer captured on callA customer outwitted the 'smooth and urbane' scammer.15 Dec 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Why NZ lawyers face festive season cyber crime surgeOPINION: Cyber crime alert as the Law Society cautions the legal sector on scams.15 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFacebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacksScammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.03 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZPLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.02 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeScammer legs it during police arrestBritish scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ PoliceWatch29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBDHennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailAdvocate calls for transparency over domain names for Kiwi storesJamie Farmer says billions could be poured back into our economy if Kiwis shopped locally.28 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessDHL investigates potential text message ‘smishing’ scamParcel delivery texts citing 'Customs' issues could be bogus, now under investigation.26 Nov 12:19 AM
CrimeHomeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.24 Nov 11:05 PM
New Zealand20-year-old arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of $200kThe scam involved fraudulent emails pretending to be from the victims' banks.22 Nov 02:55 AM
