New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHīkoi supporters urged to be beware of scam targeting the groupThe scam demands koha in order to connect to a 'livestream' of the hīkoi.11 Nov 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medicationSir Jim Mann is concerned diabetes patients could fall very ill if they fall for the scam.06 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandTrio arrested at airport after ‘blessing’ scam targets Chinese communityBlessing scammers pose as spiritual practitioners and claim they can remove curses.06 Nov 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPensioner loses $224k in cryptocurrency investment scamScammers manipulated the Taranaki grandmother into investing in cryptocurrency, claiming to be legitimate financial advisers. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScammers caught on secret recordingScammers who used a deepfake video of Christopher Luxon to defraud a Taranaki grandmother have been caught on a secret recording trying to extort more money.Watch04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recordingA fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debtsCEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.03 Nov 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive Auckland private school warns parents of data breachThe school has warned its community to remain vigilant.31 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFive tips to protect your business and staff from AI deepfake scamsOPINION: New Zealand workers are at risk of deepfake scams as AI technology evolves.21 Oct 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scamScammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNotorious Kiwi conman Wayne Eaglesome now in Czech RepublicMan parole board calls "prolific high-risk confidence man" spotted in Prague.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Retail'Gut-wrenching': Newlyweds say caterer scammed them out of wedding depositsPolice urge people with complaints about wedding caterer to come forward.11 Oct 08:38 PM
Banking and financeBanks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hangingWatchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.10 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandWatchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammersIf the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.03 Oct 10:05 PM
New ZealandFirst 'smishing' device used to send scam texts uncovered in New ZealandA 19-year-old has been charged with interfering with a computer system.02 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandDon't fall for this trick againConsumer NZ warns victims to watch out for recovery scams.26 Sep 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBuyer beware: Scam e-shops continue to plague consumersKiwis continue to share their stories online, with Elyse Auckland the latest to be found.24 Sep 04:36 AM
WorldFake Brad Pitt romance: Five arrested in $576,000 scamCybercriminals posed as the Hollywood star and studied the victims' profiles.23 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanking Ombudsman warns scammers getting more sophisticatedWebsites and letterheads of legitimate banks being copied.23 Sep 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGift parcel scam operating overseas targets TaurangaOverseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.18 Sep 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careFake ‘Christopher Luxon cancels your pension’ story sparks alarm among elderlyFuneral scams and increasingly fancy catfish fraudsters cause concern and frustration.10 Sep 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
Banking and finance'Plague of our times': banks devoting more to scam fightAustralia's 'Big Four' banks are setting aside more resources to fight scams.01 Sep 01:26 AM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on FacebookThe victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.19 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over scam website purportedly livestreaming waka ama champsFans are advised to go through individual clubs' Facebook pages to follow the events.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'You were blinded by greed' judge says of lawyer convicted of mortgage fraudFrancis Peters, one of five members of a family charged by SFO, sentenced.15 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandFresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing moneyMultiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.15 Aug 12:23 AM
RetailNew wave of dubious social media e-shops targets KiwisKiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.14 Aug 03:02 AM
