'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.'
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'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.'
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.
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.
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.
'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammers
Work is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.
A Christmas phishing trip? Banks warn of scams
Some juicy term deposit offers are fake, NZ bank warns.
'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scam
An Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.
Black Friday sales NZ: How not to get scammed
Criminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.
Border alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money laundering
Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.
'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdog
Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.
Banks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centre
Netsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.
JP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen money
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