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Revolut says RBNZ banking registration would see it launch interest-bearing savings products, and a wide range of credit products
6th Dec 24, 5:30am
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Revolut says RBNZ banking registration would see it launch interest-bearing savings products, and a wide range of credit products
Better cooperation between industry and government proposed by Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to reduce growing online scamming menace, but no new funding made available
5th Dec 24, 8:49pm
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Better cooperation between industry and government proposed by Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly to reduce growing online scamming menace, but no new funding made available
Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register, youth social media ban with large fines for Big Tech coming up for Australia
3rd Dec 24, 12:38pm
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Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register, youth social media ban with large fines for Big Tech coming up for Australia
Alvin Acheampong and Alexander Manfo sentenced in Auckland for large-scale phishing uncovered by Operation Cargo
29th Nov 24, 11:43am
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Alvin Acheampong and Alexander Manfo sentenced in Auckland for large-scale phishing uncovered by Operation Cargo
Banks launch confirmation of payee service, which is to be rolled out between now and Easter
28th Nov 24, 2:24pm
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Banks launch confirmation of payee service, which is to be rolled out between now and Easter
The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
29th Oct 24, 1:36pm
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The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
Will Meta's new facial recognition technology put a dent in the number of celebrity scams on Facebook?
22nd Oct 24, 12:01pm
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Will Meta's new facial recognition technology put a dent in the number of celebrity scams on Facebook?
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath highlights tension between privacy and fighting scammers
19th Oct 24, 9:00am
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Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath highlights tension between privacy and fighting scammers
Counterfeit cash on the rise in New Zealand as people struggle to recognise fake banknotes, warns Reserve Bank
17th Oct 24, 7:35am
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Counterfeit cash on the rise in New Zealand as people struggle to recognise fake banknotes, warns Reserve Bank
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee service for more secure payments by end of November, full rollout expected by Easter 2025
10th Oct 24, 11:42am
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New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee service for more secure payments by end of November, full rollout expected by Easter 2025
New lock online banking feature lets BNZ customers hit the panic button if they think online scammers have access to their accounts
9th Oct 24, 5:03pm
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New lock online banking feature lets BNZ customers hit the panic button if they think online scammers have access to their accounts
Police put paid to smishing fraud using an SMS Blaster to send fake texts purporting to be from banks
3rd Oct 24, 11:38am
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Police put paid to smishing fraud using an SMS Blaster to send fake texts purporting to be from banks
Banking Ombudsman says increasing sophistication of scams and the resulting losses are 'matters of continuing concern'
24th Sep 24, 7:33am
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Banking Ombudsman says increasing sophistication of scams and the resulting losses are 'matters of continuing concern'
Facebook seems happy to be a scammers' online paradise, and the tech industry is depressed with AI unlikely to cheer it up
23rd Aug 24, 11:27am
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Facebook seems happy to be a scammers' online paradise, and the tech industry is depressed with AI unlikely to cheer it up
From online monopoly-busting to outlawing fake reviews, America's watchdogs run out of patience
15th Aug 24, 10:50am
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From online monopoly-busting to outlawing fake reviews, America's watchdogs run out of patience
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Income & net interest margin down with expenses up as ASB posts 7% drop in annual profit
14th Aug 24, 10:36am
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Income & net interest margin down with expenses up as ASB posts 7% drop in annual profit
Don't rely on security software to detect fake webshops, independent testing suggests
8th Aug 24, 9:31am
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Don't rely on security software to detect fake webshops, independent testing suggests
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Beware of websites claiming they can detect faked AI generated content; they might be fakes themselves
1st Aug 24, 12:50pm
Beware of websites claiming they can detect faked AI generated content; they might be fakes themselves
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
22nd Jul 24, 2:49pm
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
Authorities across the Tasman look set to introduce mandatory industry code with big penalties for tech companies not acting on increasing number of scams on their sites
15th Jul 24, 4:14pm
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Authorities across the Tasman look set to introduce mandatory industry code with big penalties for tech companies not acting on increasing number of scams on their sites
Phishing emails sent via Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint sharing invitations from trusted contacts used to lure Kiwi victims
13th Jun 24, 10:53am
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Phishing emails sent via Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint sharing invitations from trusted contacts used to lure Kiwi victims
Promoter of 'Lion's Share' crypto pyramid scheme Shelly Cullen convicted, with participants losing millions
24th Apr 24, 2:27pm
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Promoter of 'Lion's Share' crypto pyramid scheme Shelly Cullen convicted, with participants losing millions
LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform targeted thousands, with NZers allegedly involved
19th Apr 24, 9:11am
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LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform targeted thousands, with NZers allegedly involved
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says it's inevitable government will collaborate in scam & fraud fight, but banks need to lead
18th Apr 24, 3:08pm
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says it's inevitable government will collaborate in scam & fraud fight, but banks need to lead
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Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre
15th Apr 24, 11:39am
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Bank lobby group to 'investigate' a voluntary reimbursement scheme for their customers who become scam victims, throws down the gauntlet to the Government for help with Anti-Scam Centre