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![Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership
The buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.
![Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers
The ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.
!['Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit
The woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.
![Kiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancer
But two years later, the fraud was discovered and it all came crashing down.
![Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
![Ex-employee who defrauded Sir Peter Jackson-owned company chased to New York](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ex-employee who defrauded Sir Peter Jackson-owned company chased to New York
Gene DeMarco claims he has not consented to his bankruptcy, so it does not apply.
![Watchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watchdog 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?'
![Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
![Bag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud case
The FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.
![Warnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Warnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme
'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.
![Insta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Insta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats
'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.
!['Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam
The victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.
![Somebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraud](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Somebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraud
The singer and his mother were arrested after a Swat team raided Kingston’s rented mansion
!['Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
!['They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free
The Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.
!['He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss
The scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.
!['Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receivers
The receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.
![NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam
The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.
![More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
![Guilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Guilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physio
The former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.
![‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino
Mackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.