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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
NZ Police warn against elaborate QR code attacks: don't panic, but beware where the scans want to take you
17th Sep 24, 9:52am
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NZ Police warn against elaborate QR code attacks: don't panic, but beware where the scans want to take you
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
It would be wrong to think that the triumph of misinformation and disinformation is a new thing, writes Chris Trotter
12th Dec 22, 8:59am
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It would be wrong to think that the triumph of misinformation and disinformation is a new thing, writes Chris Trotter
Proceeds of crime from foreign criminals restrained by New Zealand authorities weigh in at nearly $1 billion over the past decade
26th Feb 21, 5:00am
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Proceeds of crime from foreign criminals restrained by New Zealand authorities weigh in at nearly $1 billion over the past decade
NZ Police say they have restrained NZ$140 mln obtained through cyber-crime and organised crime in action against bitcoin exchange BTC-e and its Russian owner Alexander Vinnik after working with US IRS
23rd Jun 20, 12:15pm
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NZ Police say they have restrained NZ$140 mln obtained through cyber-crime and organised crime in action against bitcoin exchange BTC-e and its Russian owner Alexander Vinnik after working with US IRS
Jason Stewart is worried that we have crossed a line by using the Police and health professionals to enforce a community lockdown when he thinks the legal basis was never in place
4th May 20, 5:51pm
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Jason Stewart is worried that we have crossed a line by using the Police and health professionals to enforce a community lockdown when he thinks the legal basis was never in place
Police make 13 arrests, search for more people, following 'Operation Deadwood' investigation into alleged phone scam and money laundering
24th Sep 19, 3:47pm
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Police make 13 arrests, search for more people, following 'Operation Deadwood' investigation into alleged phone scam and money laundering
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
Shell companies, the role of company and trust service providers, and alternative banking platforms highlighted in NZ Police money laundering report
16th Mar 18, 10:24am
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Shell companies, the role of company and trust service providers, and alternative banking platforms highlighted in NZ Police money laundering report
Kiwi Global Trust, trustee for the bank accounts of Hurricanes sponsor Fullerton Markets, 'refers matter to the Police' as problems compound for unlicensed Wellington-based forex trader
27th Nov 17, 5:02am
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Kiwi Global Trust, trustee for the bank accounts of Hurricanes sponsor Fullerton Markets, 'refers matter to the Police' as problems compound for unlicensed Wellington-based forex trader
The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton looks at the rising road toll again and asks why transport provision is responsive to government rather than the individuals, families, businesses and communities that use it
27th Oct 17, 11:02am
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The NZ Initiative's Sam Warburton looks at the rising road toll again and asks why transport provision is responsive to government rather than the individuals, families, businesses and communities that use it
Police re-open investigation into National MP Todd Barclay; Development could allow English to shut up shop on discussing the matter; All eyes on how it will affect National's polling
27th Jun 17, 12:38pm
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Police re-open investigation into National MP Todd Barclay; Development could allow English to shut up shop on discussing the matter; All eyes on how it will affect National's polling
How clean are our banks' mortgage books? We have been contacted with local stories about the same issues bedevilling Aussie banks
4th Jun 16, 9:28am
How clean are our banks' mortgage books? We have been contacted with local stories about the same issues bedevilling Aussie banks