Eight charged in crackdown on pokie machine 'corruption'
The offending gives the gambling sector a bad name, says Internal Affairs.
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Liquidators untangling massive Ponzi settle with estate of late mastermind.
'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
'All about my sex life': Celebrity chef on 'scum' using his photo for dating scams
One scammer claimed his wife left due to his bedroom performance.
'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam
'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.
Infamous conman Wayne Eaglesome on his life of crime and faking his own death
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Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
Juha Saarinen: How scammers impersonate your Facebook friends
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How the truth finally caught up with the conman who faked his own death
Nick Rossi is thought to have gone by at least 16 different names.
Insurance fraud allegations up 22pc amid spike in staged car crashes
'Syndicates' may be involved in staged car crashes.
Health board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption case
The men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.
Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.
'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammers
Work is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.
Reality check for self-checkout
The promise of self-checkout was alluring. But theft and gripes abound.
Engineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homes
Hundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.
Fraudster and accused cocaine trafficker Miles McKelvy loses latest extradition battle
McKelvy doesn't want to face a Texas jury in a US federal prosecution.
Two Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conduct
The defendants will appear in court on January 25.
Cooking the Books: What happens when your identity is stolen
There are ways to fight back against fraudulent acts committed in your name.
'Deceptive': Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit after promoting NFTs
Representatives for Ronaldo declined to comment on the case.
MyACC offline after ‘fraudulent activity’
ACC investigating, contacts potentially affected clients.
Operation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges dropped
The accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.
'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scam
An Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.
Businessman jailed for tax evasion, forgery of almost $1m
He tried to justify false GST returns by providing IRD with forged invoices.
Black Friday sales NZ: How not to get scammed
Criminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.
Court orders permanent ban for fraudster to protect public
He is studying law fulltime at AUT and hopes to be admitted to the bar.
Fuel, wine and salad dressing: Surf Life Saving manager sacked for spending
Nilesh Bhikha used a work credit card on a $949 Koru Club membership.
'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.
Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off
Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.
Former NBA champion convicted in $8m fraud scheme
The ringleader of the scheme has already been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Border alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money laundering
Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.
'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdog
Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.