Auckland fraudster Peter Austen jailed for $400k investor scam
But the judge said she did believe he spent time in an African prison, allowing a 15% reduction…
Airfare fraud claims: Minister, travel agents warn of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities
“That was referred to NZTA and police,” Mitchell said. But he had not been contacted about the person…
Airfare fraud claims: Reports dozens of Chinese families targeted, $444k missing
But the Herald was told several families realised the vendor was providing inconsistent and misleading explanations, and parents…
Expert’s idea to combat the ‘billions’ scammers spend on social media scam ads
“On 10.1% of ad revenue being generated from violating ads – this number was a rough and overly-inclusive…
Chinese ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
However, his case may be adjourned because of a potential misunderstanding over his previous guilty plea, the court…
Deepfake AI ad featuring WA Premier Roger Cook prompts latest scam warning
Western Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a warning over an investment scam using a deepfake AI video of…
Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Social Security Update: New Warning Issued
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released an alert about…
Scam warning over pump-and-dump scheme, WhatsApp groups and fake investment advisers
“They then persuade investors to purchase low-priced shares in [the] overseas company, artificially inflating the share price.” Scammers…
Joshua Turner sentenced in Nelson Court for cabin scam; ordered to pay back ‘every cent’
“You advertised. You knew what you were doing and you went down the track, including exploiting [the victim]…
Kaitāia woman Kimberley Dow sentenced for role in international website hosting scam
All of the accounts were opened in her name. In April 2023, four victims received phone calls from…
Fugitive Ayom Wek on run for 12 months in connection with $1.8m scam surrenders to Auckland police
The then 31-year-old was charged with 33 counts of money laundering and one of receiving stolen funds linked…