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'Syndicates' may be involved in staged car crashes.
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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.
Scammers took almost $200m from Kiwis — report
The MBIE is warning consumers not to fall victim to fraudulent investment scams.
Banks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centre
Netsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.
Too good to be true? Angry Trade Me users caught out in 'buy now' scams
Trade Me users whose accounts have been hacked by scammers want better security.
Ivanka Trump testifies she had 'no role' in Trump's finances
“I wasn’t involved in his statement of financial condition.”
‘Control your client’: Judge chides Trump in fraud trial
Judge repeatedly admonished Trump to keep his answers concise.
FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
Sam Bankman-Fried’s spectacular rise and fall hit rock bottom today.
'It’s just criminal': Window installation company owner vanishes leaving $450,000 owed to customers
At least 16 aggrieved customers have banded together in pursuit of Green Innovations NZ.
Former mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offences
Mortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.
Dishonesty charges for high-profile bar owner
Matthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller books
The man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.
US nonprofit director steals millions from programme to feed needy kids
The director also gave nearly US$1.4 million to a romantic partner.
Trump fined US$10,000 over comment 'maligning' judge
The judge says Trump violated a gag order barring personal attacks on court staffers.