'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.
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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.
‘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.
Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"
Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule
The pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.
How a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ploy
Casey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.
Banks want government help with anti-scam centre
We can't do this alone, banks say in wake of huge scam losses.
National Australia Bank’s new boss is big on BNZ
Exclusive: Aussie bank boss fronts up about its big profits here.
Markets with Madison: Aus-NZ banks
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Faces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraud
Meet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.
Scams: People trust banks more than family to give advice
Hackers are freaking some people out more than climate change, one cyber agency says.
'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation
'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'
Letters: Where is banks' duty of care on scams?; Easter trading folly
OPINION: Good teachers should not be accountable to a nationally imposed system.
'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thieves
Three victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.
Watchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraud
The watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.
'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in court
He thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.
NZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulations
Kiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.
‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for loss
Victim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.
'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer
Aimee Rodda has dodged charges.
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.'
Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director
Victims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.
What's a money mule and why are Kiwis getting caught in international scams?
Mules may not be aware they are part of a wider scam defrauding others.
Singaporean swindler: Divorcee loses $569k in romance scam after meeting woman on Tinder
He thought he was investing in Bitcoin with a woman he'd met on Tinder. It was all a scam.
The $2 billion digital 'ram raids': Inside the scams - fraudsters targeting your money
Revealed: The lengths scammers are going to, to deceive Kiwis.
Govt instructs banks to introduce urgent measures to protect customers from scams
Banks have been told to investigate a voluntary reimbursement scheme for victims.
'Big stick': Watchdog warns new Govt faith in banking system at risk from scam scourge
Nicola Sladden wants banks to significantly improve fraud detection systems.
'Preposterous': Banking watchdog under fire, calls for law change to protect scam victims
Critics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.
Bank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addiction
He hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.
Scam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, police
The victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.
ANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filter
Consumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.
'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.
JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression
One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.
Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m
Police seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.