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
Banking and financeNew tech bill will allow consumers to share dataThe new legislation will initially apply to the banking sector.21 May 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Chelsea’ asked for nude pictures. Then the sextortion beganNew York Times: Young men are being tricked into sending naked pictures to scammers.20 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeralWidow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the NZ govt be doing more to counter ‘scamdemic’?OPINION: Kiwis were fleeced out of $200m last year alone.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k lossThe scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged long-time mail thief used letters to get fraudulent loans, credit cards - policeCops executed search warrant at alleged thief's house - found hundreds of stolen letters.16 May 06:04 AM
New Zealand'You owe these people': Online scammer will take 11 years to repay his victims $8700Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.15 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
CompaniesWarren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than societyKey to success: Being 'consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent'.05 May 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Money mule': Security guard who worked in loss prevention involved in scamHe acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.01 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Little banking bubble': Scam victim slates Ombudsman ruling on full compo claimThe pair accused BNZ of missing crucial 'red flags' regarding a known scam.28 Apr 07:39 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deportedThe elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.27 Apr 02:57 AM
BusinessWoman who wanted to be 'one of the biggest scammers in NZ' convicted over $17m crypto scamPromoter of sophisticated pyramid scheme convicted on five charges.23 Apr 01:38 AM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUS man kills Uber driver after scam calls target both of themWilliam Brock, 81, has been charged with murder and could face a life sentence.17 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandCouple handed over money to secure rental - but it was all a scamThey lost $2750 in bond and rent after a scammer piggybacked off a real house viewing.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsNZ Post text message phishing scam widespreadScam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.12 Apr 02:40 AM
Travel newsBali ATM scam: Tourists are being targeted at cashpointsThe warning comes after a scam involving card skimming devices was exposed.11 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrime, cyclone, scams and floods impact insuranceStress, scams and weather disasters significantly impacted multi-billion dollar business.11 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice officer phone scam: Warning for public after dozens targetedA phone and email scam has been going around. Police are investigating.10 Apr 02:19 AM
