‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rent
After being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.
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Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case
The deal is contingent on approval from a Michigan state district court judge.
‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.
NZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud
$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
Fears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer
'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'
Businessman evades more than $1 million in tax to buy Porsche, Bentley
Luxury cars were the largesse of million-dollar tax swindle.
Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers jailed in Australia
Former Blue Chip brothel enthusiast Bryers will not be eligible for parole until 2030.
Alleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victims
A man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.
Man stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returned
One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.
'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemes
Tre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.
High-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeiture
They were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.
Fake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before Christmas
After losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.
Roading contract manager jailed over $1.5m corruption scheme
Illegal 'money-go-round' reduced resources available for essential services.
Facebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacks
Scammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.
'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at risk
John Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.
Watch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBD
Hennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.
SFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribes
Architect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.
Homeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'
Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.
Microsoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kits
Attacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.
Jail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in losses
Disaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.
Singapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBC
Financial Times: 82-year-old gets jail term in fight against commodity trading corruption.
'It's been a wild ride': Rebecca Russell quits Auckland rugby league after reforms
Russell reveals the changes she's made since uncovering fraud and mismanagement at ARL.
'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometer
Andrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.
Bayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-up
The minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.
Judge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidence
The woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.
Opinion: SFO chief on why conditions for rampant fraud are ripe
OPINION: We're seeing a series of conditions fraudsters are eager to exploit.
'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch
The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ
'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas
Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'
EU fines Meta $1.4b for ‘abusive practices’ on Facebook Marketplace
Tech giant says it will appeal.
Banned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 million
The company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.
19 separate identities and $82k stolen: Man jailed for part in Covid relief fraud
The high-trust model was exploited during a time of national crisis.
'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.