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'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.
Critics say customers who visit their bank are more protected than those paying online.
He hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.
The victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.
Consumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.
One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.
Police seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
Some juicy term deposit offers are fake, NZ bank warns.
An Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.
Criminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.
Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.
Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.
Netsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.
The private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.
The victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.
'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'
Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'
Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.
But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.