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Auckland foreign exchange broker pleads guilty to running a Ponzi scheme to defraud his clients of more than $7 million
20th Mar 19, 1:13pm
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Auckland foreign exchange broker pleads guilty to running a Ponzi scheme to defraud his clients of more than $7 million
Cyber security threat to New Zealanders and their businesses is growing even if it is hard to quantify, with CERT citing a significant increase in email extortion scams
12th Mar 19, 1:12pm
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Cyber security threat to New Zealanders and their businesses is growing even if it is hard to quantify, with CERT citing a significant increase in email extortion scams
Serious Fraud Office receives complaint made to Police in October about the disclosure of political donations; Simon Bridges says it's a matter for the National Party to deal with
12th Mar 19, 10:16am
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Serious Fraud Office receives complaint made to Police in October about the disclosure of political donations; Simon Bridges says it's a matter for the National Party to deal with
David Cay Johnston says Michael Cohen’s testimony was a roadmap of Donald Trump’s multiple crimes but the Democrats need to do a better job of connecting the dots
5th Mar 19, 11:08am
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David Cay Johnston says Michael Cohen’s testimony was a roadmap of Donald Trump’s multiple crimes but the Democrats need to do a better job of connecting the dots
NZ companies, financial service providers and internet domain names embroiled in alleged crime wave at the centre of an extradition battle between the USA and Russia over Russian Alexander Vinnik
21st Feb 19, 5:00am
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NZ companies, financial service providers and internet domain names embroiled in alleged crime wave at the centre of an extradition battle between the USA and Russia over Russian Alexander Vinnik
From North Korean gun running to El Chapo's drugs cartel; New Zealand Police have received more than 350 criminal investigation enquiries about NZ companies the notorious Taylors established 
6th Dec 18, 5:00am
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From North Korean gun running to El Chapo's drugs cartel; New Zealand Police have received more than 350 criminal investigation enquiries about NZ companies the notorious Taylors established 
Cybercrime and scams run through email, phone calls, text, mail, and door knocks could be costing up to $0.5 bln per year. A big bank has some advice about how to avoid being a victim
12th Nov 18, 2:27pm
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Cybercrime and scams run through email, phone calls, text, mail, and door knocks could be costing up to $0.5 bln per year. A big bank has some advice about how to avoid being a victim
The Little Black Book of Scams: no matter what type of scam, here are eight common features to be on the lookout for
29th Oct 18, 9:33am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: no matter what type of scam, here are eight common features to be on the lookout for
The Little Black Book of Scams: deals that seem too good to be true probably are. Fraud happens even within legitimate auction sites, even ones with .co.nz domain names
27th Oct 18, 9:46am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: deals that seem too good to be true probably are. Fraud happens even within legitimate auction sites, even ones with .co.nz domain names
The Little Black Book of Scams: watch out for fraudsters who hope to take advantage of people's suffering, especially those promising dramatic results with little effort
26th Oct 18, 9:22am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: watch out for fraudsters who hope to take advantage of people's suffering, especially those promising dramatic results with little effort
The Little Black Book of Scams: 'free' subscription offers can quickly lead to payment obligations that are very hard to get out of
25th Oct 18, 11:03am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: 'free' subscription offers can quickly lead to payment obligations that are very hard to get out of
The Little Black Book of Scams: Urgent calls from someone claiming to be a grandchild need to be verified
24th Oct 18, 11:03am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Urgent calls from someone claiming to be a grandchild need to be verified
The Little Black Book of Scams: Aggressive face-to-face pitches at your front door are often scams, pitching charity donations, investments or home services
23rd Oct 18, 10:44am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Aggressive face-to-face pitches at your front door are often scams, pitching charity donations, investments or home services
The Little Black Book of Scams: Always check to make sure calls, texts or emails from the IRD are real. Tax scams are on the rise
22nd Oct 18, 10:54am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Always check to make sure calls, texts or emails from the IRD are real. Tax scams are on the rise
The Little Black Book of Scams: Messages are easily fabricated, either by email or text/SMS. Scammers use common techniques. Here is what you should lookout for
20th Oct 18, 9:29am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Messages are easily fabricated, either by email or text/SMS. Scammers use common techniques. Here is what you should lookout for
The Little Black Book of Scams: Your CEO is asking for money urgently; make sure the email is legitimate, because business email compromise scams are a growing threat
19th Oct 18, 5:00am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Your CEO is asking for money urgently; make sure the email is legitimate, because business email compromise scams are a growing threat
The Little Black Book of Scams: Romance scams quickly shift the conversation to desperate pleas for help and money by appealing to your romantic and compassionate side
18th Oct 18, 7:00am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: Romance scams quickly shift the conversation to desperate pleas for help and money by appealing to your romantic and compassionate side
The Little Black Book of Scams: How you can ensure that your identity remains yours alone. And what to do if you are compromised
17th Oct 18, 10:29am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: How you can ensure that your identity remains yours alone. And what to do if you are compromised
An anti-corruption student media start-up says there’s an ugly underbelly to building a new life in Aotearoa, The Spinoff's Maria Slade reports
17th Oct 18, 7:40am
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An anti-corruption student media start-up says there’s an ugly underbelly to building a new life in Aotearoa, The Spinoff's Maria Slade reports
When a customer is conned by a fraudster & in an out of character move sends significant sums of money overseas, does a bank have any AML-CFT Act responsibilities?
17th Oct 18, 5:00am
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When a customer is conned by a fraudster & in an out of character move sends significant sums of money overseas, does a bank have any AML-CFT Act responsibilities?
The Little Black Book of Scams: How to recognise and deal with those smart, friendly, charming and persuasive calls from someone touting a great investment
16th Oct 18, 7:00am
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The Little Black Book of Scams: How to recognise and deal with those smart, friendly, charming and persuasive calls from someone touting a great investment
Learn how to avoid becoming a fraud victim with these tips from the Commission for Financial Capability's Little Black Book of Scams
15th Oct 18, 12:22pm
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Learn how to avoid becoming a fraud victim with these tips from the Commission for Financial Capability's Little Black Book of Scams
Anyone can fall victim at any time to a fraudulent con, you don't have to be silly, says the Commission for Financial Capability's fraud education manager Bronwyn Groot
13th Oct 18, 9:16am
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Anyone can fall victim at any time to a fraudulent con, you don't have to be silly, says the Commission for Financial Capability's fraud education manager Bronwyn Groot
The thief who was able to get a new Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet, also obtained a Gem Visa card in the victim's name
25th Aug 18, 10:02am
The thief who was able to get a new Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet, also obtained a Gem Visa card in the victim's name
How a thief was able to have a new FlexiGroup Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet
23rd Aug 18, 5:00am
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How a thief was able to have a new FlexiGroup Q Mastercard issued in someone else's name after stealing their wallet