'He shattered my faith': Businessman rips off elderly widow, church
The fraudster has racked up more than 100 dishonesty convictions and countless victims.
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Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in country
Neha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.
'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
Financial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwise
A glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.
'Crude' and sneaky fake chief executive scams rampant
The "urgent task" from your boss may be best sent to the bin.
Former Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy TK receives mixed verdict, acquitted of most serious charges
It's the second time he's been convicted of a crime in Auckland District Court this year.
Victims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability
"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."
Cryptopia liquidators win right to sell another $5m worth of bitcoin
Fourth time at the well. Is there an end in sight?
More immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodation
A further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.
'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison
“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”
More migrant work visa scam victims identified
144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Infamous Kiwi conman claims he's coming home, two years after fleeing NZ
The man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.
Advance NZ candidate Billy Te Kahika faces electoral fraud charges over $15k donation
Billy Te Kahika wrongly obtained $15k and then failed to declare it, court hears.
$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High Court
The account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.
Infamous NZ conman spotted in Spain posing as wealthy aristocrat
The man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.
'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZ
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
ATM skimmers clean out woman's bank account
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims
'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'
86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades ago
The 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.
Man charged for alleged role as money mule in scams
The accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auction
Nick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.
Tinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthened
The briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.
Dasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?
Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.
Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
Scams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraud
An expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.
'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
Man at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4m
The man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why fraud is the crime of the future
OPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the rising threat of fraud.