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Reti's image is being used to endorse the anti-fungal medicine - but he says it's not him.
'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
'All about my sex life': Celebrity chef on 'scum' using his photo for dating scams
One scammer claimed his wife left due to his bedroom performance.
'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam
'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.
Netsafe teams up with Akahu, Dolla for payee confirmation as banks linger
Partners offer payee verification service - something banks are still working on.
Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
Juha Saarinen: How scammers impersonate your Facebook friends
Summer holiday time is scam time.
'We would never sell unclaimed luggage': Air NZ warns not to fall for $3 luggage scam
Fake posts claiming to sell unclaimed luggage dupes Kiwis looking for a deal.
Nigel Latta on loss of society's middle ground: 'You're woke or you're Jordan Peterson'
The psychologist also shares tips for dealing with scams.
Illegal fishing licences impact Hawke’s Bay anglers - know the rules for summer
Knowing the rules while fishing this summer could save you a fine or your life.
Why Jenny the Chihuahua is a threat to social media users
Scammers are using Jenny the Chihuahua to take advantage of good Samaritans.
'Glacial response': Consumer watchdog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammers
Work is 'progressing' to introduce a co-ordinated Anti Scam Centre to protect customers.
'Physically sick': The Kiwi text scam swindling parents out of thousands of dollars
“We thought we were pretty switched-on people and it can just happen so easily.”
‘Looking to prey on people’: Doorknocker thought to be targeting disabled with car service 'scam'
'He told me that he’d noticed on my car that I had a disability badge.'
Nissan NZ hit by cyberattack, Collins weighs in on the ‘Should be illegal to pay a cyber-ransom?’ debate
Potential personal data breach.
A Christmas phishing trip? Banks warn of scams
Some juicy term deposit offers are fake, NZ bank warns.
Scam stoppers: ASB boss says safety before speed of payments
Bank scams cost Kiwis an estimated $200m in a year - so what's ASB doing about it?
'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scam
An Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.
Black Friday sales NZ: How not to get scammed
Criminals know everyone wants a bargain from now till Boxing Day.
Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off
Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.
Border alert, warrants issued for disbarred lawyer accused of money laundering
Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.
'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdog
Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.
People losing up to $10k on Facebook tiny house scam
The tiny house-related scam that aims to take $10k from Waikato residents.
Scammers took almost $200m from Kiwis — report
The MBIE is warning consumers not to fall victim to fraudulent investment scams.
Too good to be true? Angry Trade Me users caught out in 'buy now' scams
Trade Me users whose accounts have been hacked by scammers want better security.
She tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas deals
The first sign of the scam was tricked buyers turning up on her mother-in-law's doorstep.
'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace con
He sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.
'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller books
The man thought he was exposing a corrupt ring. It was a scam right out of a novel.
Iowa woman who faked cancer diagnosis learns fate in court
Madison Russo never had cancer, but over 400 people sent her donations.
Bags not: Luggage scam using Auckland Airport offers 1000 unclaimed bags for $3
Scam page keeps surfacing after airport company reported it to Meta.
JP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen money
The private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.
Watch: Kiwi woman loses hundreds of dollars in Hilary Barry weight loss scam
The woman has spoken out, warning others of how easy it is to fall victim to the scams.