WorldBrad Pitt romance scammer dupes pensioner out of $210kA Swiss woman sent a scammer impersonating the US actor huge sums of money.26 Nov 09:00 PM
Business'Spending hangover': Black Friday warning ahead of busy shopping weekShoppers are warned to stick to their spending limits and look past the sales hype.23 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Warnings of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities21 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumBusinessSocial media firms earn ‘billions’ in revenue from scam ads: How they could be stopped14 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a fringe problem': One in five Kiwis hit by sextortion, study findsYoung adults aged 18-24 report the highest incidence rate, with 40% impacted in some way. 15 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeGullible woman caught with meth-soaked clothes at airport was romance scam victimThe 60-year-old American thought she was to inherit millions of dollars.11 Oct 09:00 PM
InvestmentPump-and-dump scheme involves fake investment advisers, WhatsApp groupsDid somebody call a Jane Share Guru? 05 Oct 11:39 PM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
BusinessImpersonation scams swindling people for more money, Netsafe saysImposter scams taking more money, and account compromise scam reports up.30 Sep 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartless swine': Auckland JP and accountant admits role in $1.8m fraudSharma said he never met the victims but had contracts to invest their money in Bitcoin.27 Sep 08:00 PM
Lifestyle'Ultra-polished' scams: Why phishing emails are becoming harder to spotAnd what to do if you end up clicking the malicious link.24 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
Auckland'Ran out of options': Fugitive accused of $1.8m scam surrenders after year on the runHe's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.12 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouple accused of $1m cancer scam to remain in custodyThe pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.12 Sep 05:26 AM
EntertainmentWaititi and Ora take on infamous Fyre Fest flop in new stage musicalModels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted the doomed 2017 festival.09 Sep 01:52 AM
CryptoCryptocurrency scams: a guideRug pulls lure investors into bogus projects, causing massive losses.05 Sep 02:00 AM
Lifestyle'Absolute dread': Former DWTS star slams social media scam attemptNerida Cortese nearly fell victim to a scammer posing as a celebrity's assistant. 04 Sep 02:09 AM
WorldBizarre market: Ultrasound sales linked to pregnancy scams in JapanScans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.02 Sep 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow architectural designer helped launder $235k and why his identity is still secretHe argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.29 Aug 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance actJoshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.29 Aug 01:22 AM
Personal Finance'It’s absolutely not me': Mary Holm warns of fake Facebook page impersonating herThe Herald columnist has contacted Meta and NetSafe seeking to have the page removed.21 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandScam warning: Kiwis cautioned against investing in Aussie business, up to 2000 already haveThe man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. 19 Aug 04:21 AM
Business'I thought it was me': Gareth Morgan appears as deepfake in investment scamMorgan said he hoped nobody falls victim to the work of 'lowlife players'.19 Aug 12:13 AM
LifestylePrivate investigator reveals secrets to spotting cheatersFrom emotional and behavioural shifts to unexplained expenses, here’s what to look for.12 Aug 07:11 PM
WorldIndian police arrest fake police running 'crime bureau''The perpetrators presented themselves as public servants,' the police said.11 Aug 06:10 AM
