News & updates

Everyone is vulnerable to scams, now more than ever. Netsafe has reported large increases in the number of scam and fraud reports on their website this year.

This week is Fraud Awareness Week and we’re encouraging people to ‘stop and think - is this for real?’

A common scam targeting visa-holders is doing the rounds again and Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is urging people to be on the alert and not to be taken in.

Scammers claiming to be from The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are calling people to gain remote access to computers.

New Zealanders have reported receiving threatening emails that claim an explosive device is hidden in the recipient’s office.

We have been notified of a scam, being sent by email, to compete for a $250 Farmers Gift Card.

Scammers are finding new ways to take advantage of growing public interest in the sale and exchange of cryptocurrency, eg bitcoin.

People have been targeted by a phishing email stating that the user has a private message and they need to access their RealMe account.

MBIE’s Consumer Protection is advising those looking for love online to be watchful for scams, both on dating apps and online.