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‘I worry how vulnerable people will be’: Kiwi actor Martin Henderson on deepfake fears
The Kiwi actor fears advances in technology will make criminals more money.

‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigation
Consumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change.

US woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s death
She attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.

Former Auckland Council inspector sentenced to home detention for $35k bribery
A former building inspector received 11 months' home detention for bribery.

Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.

‘Five Chinese bosses’: Raid busts banned gaming operation in Manila
The site targeted victims in China and India with scams.

‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
The Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.

Money-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey list
Capital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.

Man falsely claimed Covid relief money - twice
The Auckland man used the relief money for personal items and gambling.

‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hacked
The scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.

Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.

‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back
The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rent
After being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.

American Express to pay $410m to resolve deceptive marketing allegations
Financial Times: US says Amex misrepresented some tax benefits, card rewards and fees.

Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case
The deal is contingent on approval from a Michigan state district court judge.

‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.

NZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud
$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.

‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.

Fears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer
'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'