News & resources
News and media in 2018
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Scam alert - Bomb threat emails affecting New Zealanders
14 December 2018
New Zealanders have reported receiving threatening emails that claim an explosive device is hidden in the recipient’s office.
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Fraud Awareness Week – how you can get involved
25 October 2018
Join us in raising awareness of scams during Fraud Awareness Week 11-17 November 2018. -
Motor vehicle information enhancements
31 August 2018
New information resources from Consumer Protection to help consumers make better decisions when buying a car. -
Scam alert - Farmers gift card scam
13 July 2018
We have been notified of a scam, being sent by email, to compete for a $250 Farmers Gift Card. -
Scam alert – Stay safe from cryptocurrency scams
7 May 2018
Scammers are finding new ways to take advantage of growing public interest in the sale and exchange of cryptocurrency, eg bitcoin. -
RealMe scam alert
8 March 2018
People have been targeted by a phishing email stating that the user has a private message and they need to access their RealMe account. -
Beware of financial loss in love
13 February 2018
MBIE’s Consumer Protection is advising those looking for love online to be watchful for scams, both on dating apps and online.