Tag: fraud
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Former Travel Agent Sentenced for $62,000 Fraud
A former travel agent has been sentenced to 13 months home detention for defrauding employers and acquaintances of more than $62,000. The 29-year-old Waihi woman was convicted on 16 fraud offences, including making a false statement, following an investigation by…
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New Zealand's Financial Advice Sector Sees Growth, Faces Scams and Misconduct
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its final Financial Advisers Update for 2025, reflecting on a year of progress and engagement within the financial advice sector. The FMA noted the sector is embedding the financial advice regulatory framework, with…
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Waitematā Police Warn Businesses of Fraudulent Activity
Waitematā Police are urging businesses to exercise vigilance following a recent increase in attempted fraudulent activities. Detective Sergeant Mark Renfree of the Waitematā CIB reports three recent incidents where individuals attempted to fraudulently obtain goods. The scammers call local hardware…
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Police Warn of Scammers Targeting Vulnerable
Counties Manukau Police are warning the public about ongoing scam attempts targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals, urging families and neighbors to ensure their relatives are aware of these risks. Police are emphasizing the importance of bank account security and advising…
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Man Arrested in Long Bay on 41 Fraud Charges
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Long Bay and is facing 41 fraud-related charges connected to offences totaling over $68,000. The arrest follows a lengthy investigation into numerous credit card frauds committed across New Zealand during 2024 and 2025.…
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Whangārei Police Warn of Fraud After Elderly Couple Loses Thousands
Whangārei Police are urging the public to exercise vigilance following a significant fraud targeting an elderly couple. The couple lost tens of thousands of dollars over the weekend after being contacted about replacing their banking cards. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane…
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International Scam Artist Jailed in New Zealand
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to one year and three months’ imprisonment at Christchurch District Court yesterday for international scamming. The man was apprehended after Christchurch Police were alerted on June 17th that a hotel guest had left without…
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Luxury Shopping Spree Foiled as Alleged Text Scammer Faces Fraud Charges
A woman is in custody awaiting a court appearance on fraud charges after allegedly attempting to use a text scam to purchase luxury goods. Auckland City CIB is investigating the 25-year-old Chinese national after high-end retailers in Newmarket became suspicious…
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman District Police have identified 10 potential victims in a fraud investigation involving a couple accused of defrauding a person of more than $1 million. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said that following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last…
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Couple Charged with $1M Fraud, Posing as Cancer Patients
A couple has been charged after allegedly defrauding a person of over $1 million. Police executed a warrant at a Wanaka address, charging a 28-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman. The pair are accused of defrauding a victim of $1,044,500…
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Auckland Police Seize $6,000 in Fake Cash, One Arrest Made
Auckland police have seized approximately $6,000 in counterfeit currency and arrested a 26-year-old man following an investigation into fraudulent purchases on Facebook Marketplace. The Counties Manukau West Enquiries Team uncovered the fake money and equipment used for its production at…
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Ex-Financial Advisor Admits Theft of $1.7M from Elderly Clients
Former financial advisor Murray McClune has pleaded guilty to two charges of theft, following a Financial Markets Authority (FMA) investigation. McClune, who had worked in the insurance industry since the late 1960s, misappropriated approximately $1.7 million from two sets of…
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FMA Releases Financial Conduct Report, Outlining Key Priorities for the Year Ahead
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its Financial Conduct Report, outlining key priorities for the financial sector in the coming year. This annual report aims to provide transparency and clarity to banks, insurers, investment managers, capital markets, and financial…
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Fake Police Scam Resurfaces in New Zealand
New Zealand Police are warning the public about a resurgence of scammers posing as police officers making cold calls. These scammers often spin elaborate tales to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin of Waitematā CIB advises extreme…
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Man Arrested for Alleged Facebook Marketplace Scams Totaling $150,000
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of alleged scams conducted through Facebook Marketplace, involving over $150,000 worth of goods. The arrest was made this morning by officers from the Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, supported…
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Wellington Police Warn of Card Skimming Surge
Wellington Police are alerting the public to a surge in card skimming incidents, which have cost victims thousands of dollars. Acting Inspector Tim McIntosh, Wellington District Operations Manager, reports about 12 cases in the last week, with individual losses exceeding…
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Media Monitor: Couple Conned Gov't Agency Out of Millions, RNZ Reports
RNZ is reporting that Neha Sharma, a property manager at Oranga Tamariki, and her husband defrauded the government agency of more than $2 million. It said Sharma's husband ran a construction company, Divine Connection, which was added to Oranga Tamariki's…
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Police Seek Amiria Wall for Fraud in Auckland Region
Police are seeking Amiria Wall, 43, who has an arrest warrant for fraud offenses. She is believed to be in the Auckland region. Police are asking anyone who has seen Wall or has information that may help locate her to…
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