Marith Khao jailed for Sharesies, cards theft and bank scam totalling $74k
He appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday before Judge Glen Marshall, who said Khao…
Economist Brad Olsen horrified at AI deep fake scam using his image
They asked: “I’ve just watched a Facebook reel of you promoting an investment scheme where you invite people…
Latest phishing scam targets Medicare patients, University Health warns
SAN ANTONIO – Local healthcare officials are sounding the alarm about an email and text scam targeting Medicare…
The financial time bombs hiding in plain sight – Diana Clement
The biggest financial risk is losing your income. Photo / 123rf It can happen to anyone, says Kerr,…
Origin data breach could fuel wave of AI-powered scams, cyber experts warn
Personal details stolen in the Origin Energy data breach could give scammers the opportunity to launch highly targeted…
Hamilton woman arrested after alleged $100k online marketplace scam
The woman appeared in Hamilton District Court today, facing seven charges of using a forged document, one charge…
ParkMate issues alert after fake QR codes found on parking meters
Customers are being advised not to scan the stickers and to check that payment websites are ParkMate-branded. “While…
Dark web tax scam: Auckland fraudster jailed over $2m Inland Revenue scheme
These claims ranged from Covid support applications to income tax returns and amendments, with 59 myIR accounts being…
How to spot a get-rich-quick scam – Diana Clement
New Zealand has seen versions of this story before, and it rarely ends well for the people at…
Everyday Māori creator regains Instagram account after scam, Meta urged to do better
“There was no shop. It was just blank. That was a shock.” Despite following all available recovery steps,…
Police issue warning about latest bank card letterbox scam targeting elderly in Auckland
”They convince the victim that their bank account has been compromised and instruct them to place their bank…
Qingle Liu jailed for role in $89k fake NZTA road toll text message scam
Now that man has told the court he feels embarrassment and self-blame for getting caught up in the…