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Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."
Over 100 migrants scammed out of work have attended a full-day job-matching event.
Police and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
A glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.
News snippets from the Far North.
The "urgent task" from your boss may be best sent to the bin.
Six Auckland properties involved have been slapped with insanitary building notices.
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'
We should not feel bad about getting taken in, according to psychology professor.
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
An expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
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Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.
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Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.
But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.
“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”
The psychologist also shares tips for dealing with scams.
The scheme looks like similar scams overseas, Restaurant Association says.
'Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'
Phriendly Phishing gives five key pieces of advice: how to protect yourself.
“It’s not just gullible people, it’s smart people who get sucked in.”
'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'
Immigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.