Financial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwise
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Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
News snippets from the Far North.
'Crude' and sneaky fake chief executive scams rampant
The "urgent task" from your boss may be best sent to the bin.
Work visa scam victims offered job lifeline at Sudima hotels
Six Auckland properties involved have been slapped with insanitary building notices.
Victims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability
"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."
More migrant work visa scam victims identified
144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.
'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZ
Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.
ATM skimmers clean out woman's bank account
An unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.
'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims
'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'
Why we get scammed - and how to avoid it
We should not feel bad about getting taken in, according to psychology professor.
Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
Scams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraud
An expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.
'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
Phishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offending
He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.
Letters: A remedy for healthcare
OPINION: Letters on Sir Ian Taylor, scrap bins, war games, National, and Labour.
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."
'Digital ram raids': NetSafe unveils new scam detection weapon to protect Kiwis
'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'
Jonny Wilkinson: Scammers are targeting everybody, including the disabled
Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.
Opinion: People are being scammed and it’s my fault
Opinion: Social media scammers are out of control.
Auckland scam victim faked own kidnapping to extract money from family
Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.
"Not sustainable': Calls for liaison police placements overseas to target scammers
But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.
'Skilled predators': Top cop admits it's impossible to ID offshore scammers
“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”
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.
Top Auckland restaurants hit by fake Google reviews
The scheme looks like similar scams overseas, Restaurant Association says.
Bank recovers just $19k of stolen $330k life savings, police ID scam 'mule'
'Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'
Bond payment and deposit scams: REINZ's warning for tenants
Phriendly Phishing gives five key pieces of advice: how to protect yourself.
'Not just gullible people': Nigel Latta fronts new TVNZ scam show
“It’s not just gullible people, it’s smart people who get sucked in.”
‘They have deep pockets’: Consumer boss wants banks forced to refund scam victims
'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'
Visa scams leave South American migrants destitute, resorting to sex work
Immigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.
‘Worst two hours of my life': Russell Brown conned by bank scammers
'I wouldn't wish how I felt this evening on my worst enemy.'
'I'm not usually gullible': Duped pensioner loses $1.5m fortune in sharemarket scam
'They were draining me out and sucking me in.'
Most travellers didn't know about this Wi-Fi scam, do you?
We all know about pickpockets but this complex scam is largely unknown, says tech company.
Digital double: Hawke’s Bay man caught out by identity fraud
Aaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.
Cybercrime: Financial losses jump 66pc as NZ fails to match Aussie moves
Cert NZ sounds AI warnng.