New ZealandScammers creaming $447m off Kiwis yearlyThousands of Kiwis are being conned by scams each year - and there's a reasonable chance you'll become one, according to new Govt figures.19 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor calls foul over expenses storyManukau City Mayor Len Brown says the council is considering legal action after accusations that council staff committed fraud.13 Jun 04:00 PM
All BlacksABs' autographs altered to beat fraudstersAll Blacks are among the latest sports stars to create tailor-made autographs for fans as a measure to prevent identity fraud.13 Jun 12:04 AM
New ZealandBank deal to remain secretA former prostitute, who was paid $2.5 million by ASB fraudster Stephen Versalko, was in the Auckland High Court this week to make a deal with the bank over the money.12 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline support for Versalko prostitutenzherald.co.nz readers have shown strong support for a prostitute being sued by ASB for the money she was given by fraudster Stephen Versalko.08 Jun 10:53 PM
Personal Finance<i>Inside Money:</i> Doing time for moneyBernie Madoff and his NZ equivalent Stephen Versalko, have a lot in common: both ordinary family guys with credible, crumpled facades.08 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandASB, prostitute wrestle over Versalko fraud paymentsASB Bank is trying to reclaim up to $2.55 million given by convicted bank fraudster Stephen Versalko to an Auckland prostitute, during his nine year scam.08 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandPolice enter TV wranglePolice have been asked to look into complaints against the producer behind hit TV shows <i>Dream Home</i>, <i>Location Location Location</i> and <i>Sensing Murder</i>.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPassport snag catches fishermanOne of NZ's top fly fishermen was stopped from boarding a plane to the World Championships because police thought he was a drug dealer.04 Jun 04:00 PM
Banking and financePetricevic trust chased for $800,000Dispute over money paid to the trust during the two years before Petricevic's bankruptcy in August 2008.01 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrims grab $500,000 from firmAn inside job planned by a master criminal saw half a million dollars taken from a clothing company using stolen online banking passwords and forged passports.29 May 04:00 PM
Media and marketingThe ice-cream heir who saw two fortunes melt awayTo lose one personal fortune might be considered bad luck; to lose two looks distinctly careless.27 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWinz sting exposes beneficiary scamPolice have been called in after a Govt "sting" of secondhand appliance dealers found some allegedly conniving with beneficiaries to deceive Work and Income.27 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandASB fraudster told to repay millionsThe High Court orders an ASB Bank adviser to repay millions of dollars stolen from his employer.26 May 04:36 AM
Opinion<i>Alan Boaden:</i> Shining a light on detecting fake moneyAlan Boaden from the Reserve Bank writes on countering counterfeit notes.23 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily cheated by fake landlord in 'safer' NZA Venezuelan couple who moved to NZ to raise their daughter in a safer country are among the victims of a property-fraud ring targeting prospective tenants. 23 May 04:00 PM
