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‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1m
The FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.
US money launderer claims innocence ahead of $10m forfeiture hearing in NZ
David Rae admitted to money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud schemes.
Watch: ‘I do not need money’ – Kiwi actor Martin Henderson urges 1.2 million online fans to ignore scams
The former Shortland Street star shares a Herald article and warning to fans.
Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling
When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.
Love rat on the big screen at Fraud Film Festival
Pig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.
Former IRD tax agent gets 12 months home detention for tax fraud
He filed false tax returns, pocketing refunds in his own accounts.
‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessman
Drever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money launderer
A scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".
‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scam
The victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each.
Trapped at border: Kenyans in ‘dire’ conditions after scam rescue
Sixty-four Kenyans are trapped at the Myanmar-Thailand border in dire conditions.
‘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.
Marketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank payments
The now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.
Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.
‘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?'