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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400kAn elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scamAn Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArrest after thousands of dollars handed over in scam targeting elderlyA 26-year-old English national has been charged in relation to a string of offences.02 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the runPolice ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.02 Aug 03:21 AM
World'Psychic' family scammed man out of US$4.2mSelf-proclaimed psychics convinced the group 'bad things' would happen if not paid.23 Jul 08:38 PM
WorldChinese actor was enslaved in a compound running online scamsOver 200,000 people are being forced to work in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos - UN report.23 Jul 04:58 AM
New ZealandTips for identifying and avoiding scamsIdentifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult.22 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
Technology'Less than 1%': Truth about global tech outageExperts warn malicious actors are trying to exploit the global tech outage.21 Jul 12:08 AM
TravelAre you vulnerable to this complicated travel scam?The scam plays on something most panicked travellers would do.18 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnti-scam cop show actor was convicted for 'penny stock' fraudActor showed remorse for fraud and is working for a good cause, ANZ says.18 Jul 12:29 AM
Small BusinessAuckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scamMum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.09 Jul 12:54 AM
New Zealand'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammersPolice are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessCar dealerships in US revert to pens and paper after cyberattacksCyberattack mess could take days more to clean up.25 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandFake cop swindles victims out of $300kThe victims were aged between 56 and 90, with the majority over 80.24 Jun 11:48 PM
New ZealandChinese Kiwis conned out of millions in scamsMembers of the Chinese community warned about investment scams on social media.20 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandAustralian arrested after Kiwis scammed out of $200k in sophisticated schemeIt is alleged the victims were both hit by the ‘term deposit scam’.19 Jun 07:52 PM
New ZealandArrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-showThe man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandScammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus postsScammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New Zealand'A hunting ground for criminals': Auckland man charged over Facebook Marketplace scamsPolice offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.17 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonatorsPolice said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.13 Jun 12:16 AM
New Zealand'No one is demanding action': Petition calls on Govt, banks to refund scam victimsAbout $200m was stolen from Kiwi victims in 2023 alone, with half of households targeted.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
BusinessInsta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.28 May 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
