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
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
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
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
New ZealandVictim loses $10k in FB marketplace scamMultiple people have seen the different listings and paid deposits or the full price.22 Nov 12:20 AM
BusinessMicrosoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kitsAttacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.21 Nov 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Black Fraud Day?': Black Friday scams make for phishy business with QR cons, fake shopsBlack Fraud Day? Desperate scammers may entice people desperate for deals.21 Nov 12:09 AM
BusinessJail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in lossesDisaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.20 Nov 11:47 PM
BusinessRoblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reportsPopular gaming platform allows users to play, create, and share virtual experiences.18 Nov 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-upThe minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.17 Nov 09:00 PM
BusinessKiwis lose $2.3b to online scams, Government readies three big movesNew type of scam emerges as the biggest threat.17 Nov 04:00 PM
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
