'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch
The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ
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Hīkoi supporters urged to be beware of scam targeting the group
The scam demands koha in order to connect to a 'livestream' of the hīkoi.
'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.
Diabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medication
Sir Jim Mann is concerned diabetes patients could fall very ill if they fall for the scam.
Trio arrested at airport after ‘blessing’ scam targets Chinese community
Blessing scammers pose as spiritual practitioners and claim they can remove curses.
Pensioner loses $224k in cryptocurrency investment scam
Scammers manipulated the Taranaki grandmother into investing in cryptocurrency, claiming to be legitimate financial advisers. Video / Supplied
Listen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recording
A fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.
Scammers caught on secret recording
Scammers who used a deepfake video of Christopher Luxon to defraud a Taranaki grandmother have been caught on a secret recording trying to extort more money.
Westpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debts
CEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.
Exclusive Auckland private school warns parents of data breach
The school has warned its community to remain vigilant.
Former lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school fees
The disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.
Five tips to protect your business and staff from AI deepfake scams
OPINION: New Zealand workers are at risk of deepfake scams as AI technology evolves.
'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scam
Scammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.
Notorious Kiwi conman Wayne Eaglesome now in Czech Republic
Man parole board calls "prolific high-risk confidence man" spotted in Prague.
'Gut-wrenching': Newlyweds say caterer scammed them out of wedding deposits
Police urge people with complaints about wedding caterer to come forward.
Banks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hanging
Watchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.
Watchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammers
If the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.
First 'smishing' device used to send scam texts uncovered in New Zealand
A 19-year-old has been charged with interfering with a computer system.
Don't fall for this trick again
Consumer NZ warns victims to watch out for recovery scams.
Buyer beware: Scam e-shops continue to plague consumers
Kiwis continue to share their stories online, with Elyse Auckland the latest to be found.
Fake Brad Pitt romance: Five arrested in $576,000 scam
Cybercriminals posed as the Hollywood star and studied the victims' profiles.
Banking Ombudsman warns scammers getting more sophisticated
Websites and letterheads of legitimate banks being copied.
'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scam
Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.
Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.
Fake ‘Christopher Luxon cancels your pension’ story sparks alarm among elderly
Funeral scams and increasingly fancy catfish fraudsters cause concern and frustration.
'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scam
The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.
'Plague of our times': banks devoting more to scam fight
Australia's 'Big Four' banks are setting aside more resources to fight scams.
Watchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge loss
Westpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
Warning issued over scam website purportedly livestreaming waka ama champs
Fans are advised to go through individual clubs' Facebook pages to follow the events.
'You were blinded by greed' judge says of lawyer convicted of mortgage fraud
Francis Peters, one of five members of a family charged by SFO, sentenced.
Fake police officers scamming people for money
Scammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.
Fresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing money
Multiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.
New wave of dubious social media e-shops targets Kiwis
Kiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.