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Police urge vigilance over fake bank notes in Taranaki
Counterfeit bank notes are circulating around South Taranaki, police say.
$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocket
Kelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'
Hamilton woman charged over alleged $1.8m fraud
The woman is jointly charged with stealing about $1.8m over 19 months.
$6m property scam: Duo jailed for defrauding wealthy overseas investor
The victims, moving to NZ under the investor immigration category, were conned out of $6m.
Alleged bank fraud: New charges laid
Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.
The woman who lived as her 22yo daughter for two years
Laura Oglesby, 48, managed to enrol in uni and get student loans in her daughter's name.
Duped finance firm trashes pensioner's credit rating over allegedly fraudulent loan
The woman says the firm 'must be desperate'.
Te Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discovered
She was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.
Tax-dodger has director ban lifted
Dunedin businessman has been allowed to continue as director after defrauding Customs.
'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prison
Tax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.
Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster denied parole
Litia Vuniduvu remains in prison while facing the prospect of deportation.
Finance firm, son and mum operators appeal fines for hiding mogul's NZ millions
The funds traced back to a wealthy businessman accused of running a pyramid scheme.
Former Spanish King's sex drive 'was a danger to the state'
Scandal-hit Juan Carlos said to have been injected with female hormones to dampen libido.
Air NZ customers fall victim to 'very legitimate' scam
Air New Zealand customers who receive a scam email should not click on any links.
Insurance firm's former boss has fraud trial delayed until 2023 due to lockdown
The delay highlights the significant disruption Covid-19 has had on NZ's court system.
Man charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bail
He denies charges and will stand trial.
Law change needed to stop criminals laundering money through KiwiSaver
Police have lost an appeal to seize fraudster Joanne Harrison's KiwiSaver funds.
SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud
The cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.
SFO opens investigation over failed financial firm
The SFO's probe follows a complaint by the company's liquidator.
Third CBL fraud accused named as former director
Three businessmen from the failed insurance company face Serious Fraud Office charges.
'Someone uploaded your pictures': Text scam shifts gears
Fraudsters take a new tack as more than 58,000 Kiwis report being hit.
'He's told so many lies': Seasoned conman imprisoned over scams
A conman whose $65,000 trail of lies stretches back to 2018 has been jailed.
'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensation
Despite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.
Single mum lost $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officials
All up Wendy paid $200,000 in five transfers.
'Upsetting and inconvenient': Licence plate theft, fraud rising in Wellington
Police say fraud victims shouldn't be embarrassed about the fact, and should come forward.
'Treacherous trio of scams': Markets watchdog issues warning about Covid-19 exploitation
Scammers and fraudsters are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis and economic climate.
Insurer admits giving pensioner's personal info to suspected fraudster
IAG believes the pensioner's signature was forged.
Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison
Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.
Scammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule
"I never thought I was carrying drugs."
'Alarm bells': 11yo girl approached by lockdown scammer
Scam reports are up 74%, sextortion 35%, objectionable material 66% during lockdowns.
Former Cera employees on trial over alleged fraud
The pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison
It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.