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
WorldUS nonprofit director steals millions from programme to feed needy kidsThe director also gave nearly US$1.4 million to a romantic partner.26 Oct 11:24 PM
WorldTrump fined US$10,000 over comment 'maligning' judgeThe judge says Trump violated a gag order barring personal attacks on court staffers.25 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandNick Mayer seeks justice for scam victimPrivate investigator Nick Mayer speaks about his role in trying to recover $100,000 a client of his lost in a scam. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch22 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandJP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen moneyThe private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.22 Oct 05:28 AM
New Zealand‘Never been truly able to love again’: Victim confronts 'malevolent' sex abusers in courtShe spoke of 'massive psychological wounds' that have festered in her life as a result.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Malevolent': Victim's last words to man who abused her, fraudster Paul BennettShe spoke of “massive psychological wounds” that have festered in her life as a result.20 Oct 02:59 AM
CompaniesSFO to appeal findings in CBL criminal casePeter Harris and Carden Mulholland were found not guilty.20 Oct 02:31 AM
New Zealand‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prisonRebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.20 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandPrison terms for masterminds behind $8.7m housing loan fraud schemeTwo men have been jailed after obtaining $8.7 million through fraudulent mortgage.19 Oct 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEclectic group used in imposter scams targeting Kiwis'Smishing' missions join the merry lexicon of scams.16 Oct 02:31 AM
CrimeFrom pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceitOver more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBanking Ombudsman launches probe into ASB after pensioner loses $100k in FB hacking scamThe victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupThe scam website that could rip off All Blacks fansA convincing-looking website promises livestreams of All Blacks matches.05 Oct 07:43 PM
WorldTrump blames accountants for statement discrepanciesTrump's attorneys are trying to pin blame on accounting firms for statement problems.04 Oct 11:38 PM
New Zealand‘Menace’ serial scammer who targets vulnerable elderly women jailed againOne of NZ's most prolific fraudsters has been sentenced again after targeting elderly, ill02 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeCovid wage subsidy scam: Prison for dad who made fake companyUatesoni Filimoehala was already bankrupt when the pandemic hit. It didn't deter him.29 Sep 03:49 AM
EntertainmentFresh blow for Shakira amid new tax evasion chargesThe Grammy winner failed to pay $11.9 million in tax on her 2018 income.26 Sep 10:23 PM
WorldJudge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empireTrump has repeatedly lied about his riches on his annual financial statements.26 Sep 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentStruck-off NZ shell company summoned in connection with $36m fraudMaxim Capital was incorporated in New Zealand in 2012 before being struck off in 2015.24 Sep 12:00 AM
World'I want to take responsibility': Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to a crime for the first time everMurdaugh admitted in federal court to financial fraud and money laundering.21 Sep 09:14 PM
