"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."

144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.

Ten workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.

'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."

"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."

'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'

Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.

Opinion: Social media scammers are out of control.

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.

“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.

'I wouldn't wish how I felt this evening on my worst enemy.'

We all know about pickpockets but this complex scam is largely unknown, says tech company.

The nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.

Some victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to such scams, FMA says.

'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'