New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
Business10 Kiwis lose $100k each to scams within three monthsThe first quarter of the year was the second-highest for online financial losses.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammersOPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hunting ground for criminals': Armed police nab alleged $150k Facebook fraudsterA 36-year-old has been charged in relation to 17 Facebook Marketplace dealings.05 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandFake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victimsThe scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.05 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandWellington Police warn of spike in card-skimming theftsWellingtonians have lost thousands with 12 cases of skimming reported in the past week.03 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
SportNRL reporter speaks out on AI deepfake video using her imagesTiffany Salmond called the act a blatant attempt to undermine her safety and confidence.28 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFacebook Marketplace fail: Father cautions bargain hunters after being dupedDuped dad wants banks and police to pursue more scammers on Facebook Marketplace. 23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTSB staff help customer send $1m to scammersRecorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.Watch20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coronerFather Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.19 May 01:48 AM
New Zealand‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bidSuren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington man arrested in $450m international cryptocurrency scamThe bust was part of an FBI investigation. 16 May 03:28 AM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBetter compensation for scam victims from banksBanks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.23 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM
TechnologyJob hunters facing fraud, AI-powered deepfake video interviewsMore than one million 'bots' blocked every hour.17 Apr 04:00 AM
InvestmentASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economyThe fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.17 Apr 03:32 AM
RetailKathmandu scam: Company using 'digital brand protection platform' against fraudPlatforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.15 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandPattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook usersThe offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Business‘Hard to measure full financial impact’: South Auckland trio fined in $300k pyramid schemeMore than 200 people invested in the illegal scheme.09 Apr 11:44 PM
New Zealand$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spreePolice have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.09 Apr 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchitectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppressionThe designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe scammer’s manual: How to launder money and get away with itNYT: Insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates.26 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
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
