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ASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economy
The fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.
Kathmandu scam: Company using 'digital brand protection platform' against fraud
Platforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.
‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering case
Carel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.
Law firms lose more than $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
'Why would I need to lie about my job?' one of the scammers asked NZME when confronted.
The hidden cost of online dating scams in New Zealand
Some scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.
Watch: ‘I do not need money’ – Kiwi actor Martin Henderson urges 1.2 million online fans to ignore scams
The former Shortland Street star shares a Herald article and warning to fans.
Love rat on the big screen at Fraud Film Festival
Pig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.
‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money launderer
A scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".
‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scam
The victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each.
‘A lovely boyfriend’: More women fall victim to Martin Henderson romance scam
One woman paid $120,000 and thought she was in a relationship with the actor for a year.
‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigation
Consumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change.
US woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s death
She attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.
Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.
‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
The Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.
The demographic most likely to be taken in by a scam (it’s not who you think)
Gangland expert turns his attention to cybercriminals.
Diana Clement: How to avoid being scammed by AI
OPINION: Online scams are getting worse by the week.
Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.
ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers
A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald
Scams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shop
The average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.
‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hacked
The scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.
Spy agency says online threats to NZ likely to intensify
Ransomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.
Woman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scam
An American woman was devastated after finding out that her 2-year relationship with a person claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson was fake. Video / Sylvie Whinray
‘I opened my heart’: Woman moves to NZ, loses $375k in Martin Henderson romance scam
Woman speaks of losing $375K to scammer she thought was Martin Henderson
‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back
The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.
Catfishing and AI sex chatbot scams hit one-third of dating app users
Young men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.
'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.
Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?
Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.