New ZealandPuppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money muleHe gave a mystery perpetrator his bank account to use, creating multiple victims.03 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandASB bank warns Pasifika community of scams at upcoming PolyfestScammers set up false Facebook pages linked to Collins' funeral.02 Mar 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFuneral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook linksScammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scamsBanks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.01 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourgeNicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.29 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victimsCritics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic urged not to accept scam livestream links to MP's funeralA Facebook page is offering a hoax livestream of Green MP's funeral.26 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandText scam ring: Police charge two teens for allegedly fleecing each victim of up to $100kTwo UK nationals were arrested over scams impersonating trusted organisations.21 Feb 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSurvey finds most Kiwis spooked about malicious AI - minister respondsAI scams are growing in sophistication - at pace.21 Feb 02:00 AM
Entertainment'Maybe they should tell my 10 year old': Taylor Swift fans heartbroken by last minute scam ticketsSome Australian Swifties discovered at the last minute they had bought scam tickets.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandImmigration NZ warning of ‘too good to be true’ job offersSocial media apps like WhatsApp are making it easy for people to get pulled into scams.12 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandDeepfaked and doctored: Michael Baker demands action over bogus adsA wave of Facebook ads for sham-health products steal the identities of top doctors.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeepfake sex scammers can be prosecuted, Justice Minister saysDeepfakes and more scam calls detected, but they often rely on old-fashioned human nature.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWendy Petrie’s identity stolen in online gambling scamBrash, flashy ad pinches news anchor in deepfake attempt.08 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filterConsumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.05 Feb 06:40 PM
BusinessTragic toll of online abuse outlined in pleas for Govt to take actionDysfunctional, sluggish official responses blasted amid escalating online harms.02 Feb 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.02 Feb 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBroadcaster's pic stolen for dodgy ad, brazen scam warningScams come amid more deepfakes, talk of rules overseas to punish offenders.01 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandUniversity calls in lawyers over 'gravely concerning' Ashley Bloomfield scamA scam used fake quotes from the former director-general of health to sell sham products.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppressionOne of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.26 Jan 05:33 AM
New ZealandInvestment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8mPolice seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFoo Fighters fans' cars towed after hi-vis hustler's $20 parking ruseA man in hi-vis was holding up a sign, directing people into $20 car parks.22 Jan 03:14 AM
KahuHealth minister Shane Reti targeted by fake nail fungus scam, demands ads removedReti's image is being used to endorse the anti-fungal medicine - but he says it's not him.17 Jan 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k lossA financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.14 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'All about my sex life': Celebrity chef on 'scum' using his photo for dating scamsOne scammer claimed his wife left due to his bedroom performance.14 Jan 02:56 AM
New Zealand'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.13 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launchedThe accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNetsafe teams up with Akahu, Dolla for payee confirmation as banks lingerPartners offer payee verification service - something banks are still working on.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASBNearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJuha Saarinen: How scammers impersonate your Facebook friendsSummer holiday time is scam time.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We would never sell unclaimed luggage': Air NZ warns not to fall for $3 luggage scamFake posts claiming to sell unclaimed luggage dupes Kiwis looking for a deal.04 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNigel Latta on loss of society's middle ground: 'You're woke or you're Jordan Peterson'The psychologist also shares tips for dealing with scams.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summerKnowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.24 Dec 12:14 AM
