PremiumPremiumBusinessJuha Saarinen: How scammers impersonate your Facebook friendsSummer holiday time is scam time.09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHow the truth finally caught up with the conman who faked his own deathNick Rossi is thought to have gone by at least 16 different names.09 Jan 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceInsurance fraud allegations up 22pc amid spike in staged car crashes'Syndicates' may be involved in staged car crashes.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessHealth board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption caseThe men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.20 Dec 09:42 PM
CrimeCovid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced againIt's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.20 Dec 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammersWork is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.19 Dec 09:29 PM
RetailReality check for self-checkoutThe promise of self-checkout was alluring. But theft and gripes abound.19 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandEngineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homesHundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.18 Dec 11:48 PM
CrimeFraudster and accused cocaine trafficker Miles McKelvy loses latest extradition battleMcKelvy doesn't want to face a Texas jury in a US federal prosecution.15 Dec 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conductThe defendants will appear in court on January 25.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceCooking the Books: What happens when your identity is stolenThere are ways to fight back against fraudulent acts committed in your name.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Football'Deceptive': Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit after promoting NFTsRepresentatives for Ronaldo declined to comment on the case.30 Nov 07:41 PM
BusinessMyACC offline after ‘fraudulent activity’ACC investigating, contacts potentially affected clients.28 Nov 09:24 PM
RacingOperation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges droppedThe accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.28 Nov 12:31 AM
New Zealand'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scamAn Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusinessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1mHe tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.23 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBlack Friday sales NZ: How not to get scammedCriminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.22 Nov 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt orders permanent ban for fraudster to protect publicHe is studying law fulltime at AUT and hopes to be admitted to the bar.21 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spendingNilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattleMark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.18 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay offTwo big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.17 Nov 02:40 AM
SportFormer NBA champion convicted in $8m fraud schemeThe ringleader of the scheme has already been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.16 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBorder alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money launderingVictim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdogFraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.14 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandScammers took almost $200m from Kiwis — reportThe MBIE is warning consumers not to fall victim to fraudulent investment scams.12 Nov 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centreNetsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandToo good to be true? Angry Trade Me users caught out in 'buy now' scamsTrade Me users whose accounts have been hacked by scammers want better security.10 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIvanka Trump testifies she had 'no role' in Trump's finances“I wasn’t involved in his statement of financial condition.”08 Nov 08:52 PM
World‘Control your client’: Judge chides Trump in fraud trialJudge repeatedly admonished Trump to keep his answers concise.06 Nov 06:58 PM
CurrencyFTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customersSam Bankman-Fried’s spectacular rise and fall hit rock bottom today.03 Nov 12:08 AM
New Zealand'It’s just criminal': Window installation company owner vanishes leaving $450,000 owed to customersAt least 16 aggrieved customers have banded together in pursuit of Green Innovations NZ.02 Nov 08:57 PM
Banking and financeFormer mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offencesMortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.01 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandDishonesty charges for high-profile bar ownerMatthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller booksThe man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.30 Oct 11:31 PM
