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…
Bank details swindled from Booking.com customer in realistic refund scam
Tina Nixon’s holiday went from bad to worse after she requested a refund from travel website Booking.com. Within…
Woman extradited to Queensland over alleged Chinese authority and law enforcement impersonation scam
A 24-year-old woman has been extradited from New South Wales to face a Queensland court over an alleged…
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]…
GIM Trading used virtual office space to create veneer of legitimacy as it allegedly defrauded millions
In the heart of Melbourne’s business district, office blocks rise into the gloomy sky. The buildings are full…
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson loses appeal over Japan drug smuggling convction
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson has lost her appeal to the Japan High Court against her drug smuggling conviction.…
SA business asked to pay $US200 to remove fake one-star Google reviews
The owner of a South Australian business says she has been targeted in an online scam requesting payment…
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…
WA resident loses almost $250,000 in phone call scam
The common scams most Australians experience include getting a text or call from someone claiming to be from…
‘Scambling’ is an online gambling scam targeting First Nations communities
In a remote Northern Territory community, grandmother Gloria signed up to a brightly coloured pokie-style website, lured by…
Home owners allege $60k scam by Enzed Construction director
Tiopira has not responded to RNZ’s multiple requests for comment. Those who spoke to RNZ after contracting Enzed…
Scammers targeting Depop sellers on social media with increase in reports to cyber support service IDCARE
A young woman’s attempt to make a couple of extra dollars selling clothes online led to her losing…