Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
Could your next online financial course be a scam?
Updating you on the latest scam trend to hit New Zealand.
Fresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing money
Multiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.
New wave of dubious social media e-shops targets Kiwis
Kiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.
'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam
An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.
Arrest after thousands of dollars handed over in scam targeting elderly
A 26-year-old English national has been charged in relation to a string of offences.
Tips for identifying and avoiding scams
Identifying email scams is getting increasingly more difficult.
Fighting fraud 24/7: the team up for the task
Fighting fraud 24/7: the team up for the task
Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scam
Nepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.
Are you vulnerable to this complicated travel scam?
The scam plays on something most panicked travellers would do.
SMEs vulnerable to cyber security breaches, report reveals
Many SMEs believe they are too small or inconsequential to appeal to cyber criminals.
Auckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scam
Mum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.
ASB to raise awareness of fraud and scams in schools
A new ASB learning module is raising awareness of fraud and scams, to help equip students
Fake cop swindles victims out of $300k
The victims were aged between 56 and 90, with the majority over 80.
Chinese Kiwis conned out of millions in scams
Members of the Chinese community warned about investment scams on social media.
'A hunting ground for criminals': Auckland man charged over Facebook Marketplace scams
Police offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.
Netsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammers
The ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.
Police urge vigilance after elderly Aucklanders fleeced of thousands by cop impersonators
Police said the victims had their goodwill and trust trodden on by these scammers.
Do you use public charging ports at the airport? You might want to stop
Avoid becoming a prime target for scammers.
Losses to cyber crime spike 84%, Cert NZ leadership in flux
GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.
Insta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats
'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
Banks to add further protection against scams and fraud with Confirmation of Payee
Banks are banding together to make it harder for fraudsters to scam Kiwis, particularly...
‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral
Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.
Police report a rise in WhatsApp scammers pretending to be loved ones to get money from families
Families urged to chat with elderly or vulnerable members about the scam.
'You owe these people': Online scammer will take 11 years to repay his victims $8700
Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.
'Money mule': Security guard who worked in loss prevention involved in scam
He acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.
Who can you trust when a scammer is posing as a brand you rely on?
Just when you think you are prepared and up to speed on the red flags of a scam...
Bali ATM scam: Tourists are being targeted at cashpoints
The warning comes after a scam involving card skimming devices was exposed.
Police officer phone scam: Warning for public after dozens targeted
A phone and email scam has been going around. Police are investigating.
Scams: People trust banks more than family to give advice
Hackers are freaking some people out more than climate change, one cyber agency says.
Queenstown Airport latest victim of $3 bag scam
The South Island airport is the latest to be targeted by the scam.
Immigration calls for crackdown on 'job-sellers'
Immigration advisers want to crackdown on overseas recruiters 'selling jobs'.
How to spot the red flags of a scam
ASB highlights common scams to help you stay safe.
I got scammed by two elderly 'holidaymakers' and they stole over $600
Con artists come in all shapes and sizes.
OPINION: Scams - what banks are doing and how others can help
Banking boss: 'We will investigate reimbursement in cases of authorised payment scams.'
The rise of romance scams - 'love may be real but their lover may not be'
'The romance scams are double-edged because it’s money plus emotion.'
Watch: Anatomy of a scam - why it's called phishing
A blow-by-blow analysis of a common scam.
Scambusters: Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me scams swindling Kiwis
Popular online sites can be a playground for scammers. What can be done to prevent them?
Survey finds most Kiwis spooked about malicious AI - minister responds
AI scams are growing in sophistication - at pace.
UK banks prepare for deepfake fraud wave
Financial Times: Experts warn about 'financial fraud on steroids'.
Immigration NZ warning of ‘too good to be true’ job offers
Social media apps like WhatsApp are making it easy for people to get pulled into scams.
Wendy Petrie’s identity stolen in online gambling scam
Brash, flashy ad pinches news anchor in deepfake attempt.
Juha Saarinen: How scammers impersonate your Facebook friends
Summer holiday time is scam time.
‘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.'
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.