Clone wars: The new age of online scamming

'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'

Fake Booking.com listing scams Kiwi family out of $10,000

Holiday home owners fear angry people will show up at their door demanding money.

Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid

Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents

Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.

Police warn motorists of 'dodgy' tow truck drivers

Scam tow truck drivers are pinching people's vehicles, police say.

Watch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBD

Hennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.

Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud

A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.

DHL investigates potential text message ‘smishing’ scam

Parcel delivery texts citing 'Customs' issues could be bogus, now under investigation.

Homeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'

Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.

20-year-old arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of $200k

The scam involved fraudulent emails pretending to be from the victims' banks.

Victim loses $10k in FB marketplace scam

Multiple people have seen the different listings and paid deposits or the full price.

Be wary of what you share

You can’t be sure who can see what you post online, so take care.

Kiwis lose $2.3b to online scams, Government readies three big moves

New type of scam emerges as the biggest threat.

'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch

The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ

Diabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medication

Sir Jim Mann is concerned diabetes patients could fall very ill if they fall for the scam.

Trio arrested at airport after ‘blessing’ scam targets Chinese community

Blessing scammers pose as spiritual practitioners and claim they can remove curses.

Return of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left off

Fraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.

Billion-dollar company founder resigns amid scrutiny of NZ criminal history

Victims of Chris Ashenden’s property deals never received full court-ordered reparations.

'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scam

Scammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.

Keep your business safe from cybercrime

Critical advice for tackling phishing and emerging cyber threats

'Gut-wrenching': Newlyweds say caterer scammed them out of wedding deposits

Police urge people with complaints about wedding caterer to come forward.

First 'smishing' device used to send scam texts uncovered in New Zealand

A 19-year-old has been charged with interfering with a computer system.

How fraudsters and scammers are getting more sophisticated in NZ

Economic cost of fraud is believed to be around $10 billion.

Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga

Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.

Fake ‘Christopher Luxon cancels your pension’ story sparks alarm among elderly

Funeral scams and increasingly fancy catfish fraudsters cause concern and frustration.

Persistent scammers use rapport to bait Kiwi businesses

Ned Owen is a familiar name to ASB’s credit card fraud team.

'Plague of our times': banks devoting more to scam fight

Australia's 'Big Four' banks are setting aside more resources to fight scams.

Inside the rise of sextortion scams and how they are targeting teen boys

NetSafe has seen an 88 percent rise in these scams across all ages and genders in 5 years.

Are you at risk? Expert shares the phone apps you should delete after travelling

Simple tips to keep holidaymakers safe from digital hackers.

Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook

The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.

Could your next online financial course be a scam?

Updating you on the latest scam trend to hit New Zealand.

Fresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing money

Multiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.

New wave of dubious social media e-shops targets Kiwis

Kiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.

'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam

An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.

Arrest after thousands of dollars handed over in scam targeting elderly

A 26-year-old English national has been charged in relation to a string of offences.

Tips for identifying and avoiding scams

Identifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult.

Fighting fraud 24/7: the team up for the task

Fighting fraud 24/7: the team up for the task

Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scam

Nepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.

Are you vulnerable to this complicated travel scam?

The scam plays on something most panicked travellers would do.

SMEs vulnerable to cyber security breaches, report reveals

Many SMEs believe they are too small or inconsequential to appeal to cyber criminals.

Auckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scam

Mum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.

Netsafe welcomes ‘funding changes reversal’

Perceived DIA powergrab thwarted.

ASB to raise awareness of fraud and scams in schools

A new ASB learning module is raising awareness of fraud and scams, to help equip students

Fake cop swindles victims out of $300k

The victims were aged between 56 and 90, with the majority over 80.

Chinese Kiwis conned out of millions in scams

Members of the Chinese community warned about investment scams on social media.

'A hunting ground for criminals': Auckland man charged over Facebook Marketplace scams

Police offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.

Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers

The ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.

Police urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonators

Police said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.

Do you use public charging ports at the airport? You might want to stop

Avoid becoming a prime target for scammers.

Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux

GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.

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.

Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal

Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.

'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox

Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.

Banks to add further protection against scams and fraud with Confirmation of Payee

Banks are banding together to make it harder for fraudsters to scam Kiwis, particularly...

‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral

Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.

Police report a rise in WhatsApp scammers pretending to be loved ones to get money from families

Families urged to chat with elderly or vulnerable members about the scam.

'You owe these people': Online scammer will take 11 years to repay his victims $8700

Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.

'Money mule': Security guard who worked in loss prevention involved in scam

He acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.

Who can you trust when a scammer is posing as a brand you rely on?

Just when you think you are prepared and up to speed on the red flags of a scam...

NZ Post text message phishing scam widespread

Scam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.

Bali ATM scam: Tourists are being targeted at cashpoints

The warning comes after a scam involving card skimming devices was exposed.

Police officer phone scam: Warning for public after dozens targeted

A phone and email scam has been going around. Police are investigating.

Scams: People trust banks more than family to give advice

Hackers are freaking some people out more than climate change, one cyber agency says.

Queenstown Airport latest victim of $3 bag scam

The South Island airport is the latest to be targeted by the scam.

Immigration calls for crackdown on 'job-sellers'

Immigration advisers want to crackdown on overseas recruiters 'selling jobs'.

How to spot the red flags of a scam

ASB highlights common scams to help you stay safe.

I got scammed by two elderly 'holidaymakers' and they stole over $600

Con artists come in all shapes and sizes.

OPINION: Scams - what banks are doing and how others can help

Banking boss: 'We will investigate reimbursement in cases of authorised payment scams.'

The rise of romance scams - 'love may be real but their lover may not be'

'The romance scams are double-edged because it’s money plus emotion.'

Watch: Anatomy of a scam - why it's called phishing

A blow-by-blow analysis of a common scam.

Scambusters: Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me scams swindling Kiwis

Popular online sites can be a playground for scammers. What can be done to prevent them?

Survey finds most Kiwis spooked about malicious AI - minister responds

AI scams are growing in sophistication - at pace.