New ZealandLaw 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.25 Mar 06:32 PM
New ZealandThe hidden cost of online dating scams in New ZealandSome scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘I do not need money’ – Kiwi actor Martin Henderson urges 1.2 million online fans to ignore scamsThe former Shortland Street star shares a Herald article and warning to fans.16 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLove rat on the big screen at Fraud Film FestivalPig butchering and spy dramas: Fraud film festival explores dark arts.13 Mar 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A lovely boyfriend’: More women fall victim to Martin Henderson romance scamOne woman paid $120,000 and thought she was in a relationship with the actor for a year.28 Feb 06:56 PM
New Zealand‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigationConsumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change. 28 Feb 04:03 AM
EntertainmentUS woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s deathShe attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.26 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreakThe Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.20 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessThe demographic most likely to be taken in by a scam (it’s not who you think)Gangland expert turns his attention to cybercriminals.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to avoid being scammed by AIOPINION: Online scams are getting worse by the week.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammersA recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessScams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shopThe average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpy agency says online threats to NZ likely to intensifyRansomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.10 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman loses $375K in Martin Henderson romance scamAn 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 WhinrayWatch07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I opened my heart’: Woman moves to NZ, loses $375k in Martin Henderson romance scamWoman speaks of losing $375K to scammer she thought was Martin Henderson07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCatfishing and AI sex chatbot scams hit one-third of dating app usersYoung men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'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.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.30 Jan 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Kept fooling myself’: Auckland man loses $50k in romance scamThe man estimated he was withdrawing $2000 a day at the peak.21 Jan 08:00 PM
Entertainment‘Left with nothing’: Man loses life savings after falling for celebrity-endorsed scamHe thought a Bitcoin scheme could be the answer amid his wife's breast cancer diagnosis.19 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carparkA beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.17 Jan 03:33 AM
EntertainmentWoman loses $1.5m in fake Brad Pitt romance scamShe's filed a legal complaint for fraud after the scam left her almost penniless.14 Jan 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
BusinessScammer impersonates staff, bank told to reimburse $30,000Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.13 Jan 12:29 AM
BusinessNigeria to include ‘illegal’ activities when calculating GDPInformal economy's shady deals could be included in new economic data.09 Jan 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulatingA toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.09 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandClone wars: The new age of online scamming'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
