New ZealandShe tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas dealsThe first sign of the scam was tricked buyers turning up on her mother-in-law's doorstep.10 Nov 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace conHe sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.06 Nov 06:31 AM
New Zealand'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller booksThe man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.30 Oct 11:31 PM
LifestyleIowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in courtMadison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.24 Oct 01:33 AM
AirlinesBags not: Luggage scam using Auckland Airport offers 1000 unclaimed bags for $3Scam page keeps surfacing after airport company reported it to Meta.23 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandJP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen moneyThe private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.22 Oct 05:28 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Kiwi woman loses hundreds of dollars in Hilary Barry weight loss scamThe woman has spoken out, warning others of how easy it is to fall victim to the scams.18 Oct 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEclectic group used in imposter scams targeting Kiwis'Smishing' missions join the merry lexicon of scams.16 Oct 02:31 AM
New Zealand'I fell into the trap': Kiwi hotels and customers targeted in international scamA hotel owner said all of her customers who had booked through Booking.com were targeted.12 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFrom pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceitOver more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBanking Ombudsman launches probe into ASB after pensioner loses $100k in FB hacking scamThe victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScammer fooled dozens in Facebook cons offering cars, phonesVictim says the bogus car seller 'seemed like a legitimate guy'.05 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLabour promises to set up ‘Anti-Scamming Unit’Labour is promising to crack down on scammers if elected.04 Oct 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'25 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentScammers distort photos of Kiwi stars to sell weight loss pillsHilary Barry has been forced to once again warn her fans not to fall for a scam.25 Sep 06:27 AM
New Zealand'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnder-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per yearThe cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandEmployers step up to help scammed migrants find workOver 100 migrants scammed out of work have attended a full-day job-matching event.13 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandPhone scammer reportedly posing as police officerPolice and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.13 Sep 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFinancial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwiseA glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warningNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Crude' and sneaky fake chief executive scams rampantThe "urgent task" from your boss may be best sent to the bin.11 Sep 02:02 AM
New ZealandWork visa scam victims offered job lifeline at Sudima hotelsSix Auckland properties involved have been slapped with insanitary building notices.10 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore migrant work visa scam victims identified144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.05 Sep 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZTen workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.29 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandWhy we get scammed - and how to avoid itWe should not feel bad about getting taken in, according to psychology professor.22 Aug 08:52 AM
New ZealandScam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'14 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandScams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraudAn expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
