'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZ
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
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ATM skimmers clean out woman's bank account
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
Architectural designer struck off building register for two years
The architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.
'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims
'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'
86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades ago
The 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.
Man charged for alleged role as money mule in scams
The accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auction
Nick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.
Tinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthened
The briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.
Dasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?
Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.
Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
Scams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraud
An expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.
'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
Man at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4m
The man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why fraud is the crime of the future
OPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the rising threat of fraud.
Roading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detention
Three others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.
Auckland money laundering: Husband of Newmarket ‘money lady’ gets discharge without conviction
'This man shouldn’t be blighted with a conviction,' his lawyer argued.
Sex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind bars
Andy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
International manhunt for Tinder 'swindler' linked to $42m in ‘suspicious transactions'
The man, who can be revealed as a 35-year-old, has left New Zealand.
'Soul Bar long lunch': Leaked documents reveal ructions at elite tennis club
Inside a year of accusation and recrimination in the leafy suburbs.
No criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seeker
The doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.
'Digital ram raids': NetSafe unveils new scam detection weapon to protect Kiwis
'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'
'Systematic and deliberate': Convicted fraudster loses chiropractor's registration
Matthew Richard Cochrane defrauded ACC of $130,000.
'Gross breach of trust': Teacher stole $20k, vouched for by former minister
The teacher now works at a polytech, managing a budget of nearly $500k.
'Sloppy business': Accountant misused $400k of clients' money
'Whatever mistakes I made, I have fixed,' the accountant said.
Auckland scam victim faked own kidnapping to extract money from family
Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.
"Not sustainable': Calls for liaison police placements overseas to target scammers
But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.
'Skilled predators': Top cop admits it's impossible to ID offshore scammers
“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”
Counterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipment
Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.