Tag: scam
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Woman Charged After Facebook Marketplace PlayStation Scam
A New Zealand man selling his PlayStation 5 on Facebook Marketplace was scammed out of $750, but police recovered the console and charged a woman with deception.
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacePlayStation 5scamNew Zealand PoliceWaitākere District CourtNetsafeCERT
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Waitematā Police Warn Businesses of Fraudulent Activity
Waitematā Police are alerting businesses to a surge in fraudulent activities involving scammers ordering goods via phone and using Uber drivers for pickup. They advise strict verification processes.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesBusinessAustralasia WaitematāfraudbusinessesUberscamNew Zealand PoliceMark Renfree
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International Scam Artist Jailed in New Zealand
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to jail in Christchurch, New Zealand for scamming hotels and individuals internationally, posing as a UN official and other roles.
Law EnforcementWorldLegalUnited KingdomAsiaEuropeSocial Issues ChristchurchfraudscamInterpoltheftfinancial crimeNew Zealand Police
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Luxury Shopping Spree Foiled as Alleged Text Scammer Faces Fraud Charges
A woman is in custody after allegedly using a text scam to fund a luxury shopping spree in Newmarket. Police are investigating after retailers became suspicious of the woman's attempts to make high-value purchases.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandNewmarketfraudscamcrimeNZ PolicecybercrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fake Police Scam Resurfaces in New Zealand
New Zealand Police warn of a resurgence in scammers posing as officers making cold calls. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious calls.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand Policescamcold callsWaitematā CIBBen Berginfraudpolice