'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.”
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Too good to be true? Angry Trade Me users caught out in 'buy now' scams
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She tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas deals
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'Sea of Greed': Scam busted at airport after $20k stashed in thriller books
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JP says bank account frozen after allegedly receiving $100k in stolen money
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'I fell into the trap': Kiwi hotels and customers targeted in international scam
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Banking Ombudsman launches probe into ASB after pensioner loses $100k in FB hacking scam
The victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.
Scammer fooled dozens in Facebook cons offering cars, phones
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Labour promises to set up ‘Anti-Scamming Unit’
Labour is promising to crack down on scammers if elected.
'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police
'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'
Scammers distort photos of Kiwi stars to sell weight loss pills
Hilary Barry has been forced to once again warn her fans not to fall for a scam.
'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB
“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”
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.
'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams
"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."
Employers step up to help scammed migrants find work
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Phone scammer reportedly posing as police officer
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'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'